West Asia
Latest news, analysis, and updates from West Asia, covering politics, conflicts, diplomacy, economy, and regional affairs shaping the Middle East and beyond.
Pakistan’s Mushtaq Ahmad Khan Released After Detention by Israeli Forces
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani senator and delegation leader Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has been released from Israeli custody and has safely reached Jordan, according to...
Syria’s Post-Assad Elections Bring Few Gains for Women, Minorities
DAMASCUS: Syria’s first transitional parliament since the ouster of longtime president Bashar al-Assad has drawn criticism for its lack of inclusivity, with women...
First Round of Israel-Hamas Negotiations Ends with Signs of Progress
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: The first day of resumed indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas concluded on a positive note in Egypt on Monday, with...
Two Years of ‘Living Hell’: Gaza Awaits a Breather
Sharm El Sheikh / Washington: Two years after the devastating events of October 7, 2023, delegations from Israel and Hamas began indirect negotiations...
Iran declares end of nuclear cooperation with IAEA
TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister announced on Sunday that cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has become “irrelevant” following the reinstatement of...
Syria Elects First Parliament Since Assad Era
DAMASCUS: Syria has begun the process of selecting members for its first transitional parliament since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The move, overseen...
Hamas, Israel Delegations Arrive in Egypt for Hostage and Ceasefire Talks
Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are gathering in Egypt for high-stakes talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, a...
Trump Calls on Gaza Negotiators to Accelerate Peace Talks in Egypt
US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged negotiators from Hamas and Israel to expedite their efforts in ongoing peace talks being held in...
Don't Miss
Iran military warns US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald...
Donald Trump claims Iran wants Hormuz Strait reopened soon
Washington: Donald Trump said Iran had informed him it was in a “state of collapse” and was trying to determine its leadership situation,...
Trump Unimpressed by Iran’s New Plan to End Conflict: US Official
Washington: US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a US official said, dampening hopes...
