Saudi king makes rare appearance at UN, sends message of peace
"Our experience with the Iranian regime has taught us that partial solutions and appeasement did not stop its threats to international peace and security," King Salman says.
Middle East
Did a Hezbollah arms depot explode in south Lebanon?
The blast sends a huge column of black smoke into the sky and rocked the village of Ain Qana, in the south of the country, a political stronghold of the heavily armed terrorist group.
Angered by warming Arab-Israel ties, PA snubs Arab League
"Palestine has decided to concede its right to chair the League's council (of foreign ministers) at its current session. There is no honor in seeing Arabs rush towards normalization during its presidency,” PA envoy says.
US, UAE reportedly finalizing deal for downgraded F-35 aircraft
Sources familiar with the negotiations say a working idea was for Israeli air defenses to be able to detect the UAE F-35s with technology that effectively defeats the stealth capabilities of the jets.
Jordan's mainstream Islamists to stand in November parliamentary election
Islamist voice was needed in parliament to help expose rampant corruption and stand up to tough laws restricting public freedoms, says official with opposition party Islamic Action Front.
Palestinians arrest supporters of Abbas rival close to UAE
Mohammed Dahlan, a former senior Palestinian official who was banished from the West Bank in 2010 after a falling-out with Abbas, has denied any role in the UAE's agreement to normalize ties with Israel, which most Palestinians view as a betrayal of their cause.
Emirati, Bahraini FMs send Israel new year greetings
“May it be a blessed year of realizing peace and stability in the region,” says Bahraini FM Dr. Abdullatif al-Zayani, after Israeli FM Gabi Ashkenazi sends holiday greeting.
'We brought hope to all the children of Abraham'
In White House ceremony, Israel and two Arab countries formalize relations under the auspices of Donald Trump, who declares a new dawn.
Trump: Israel less isolated than ever
US president meets with PM Netanyahu in the Oval Office, praising the Israeli leader and vowing other Arab countries will soon join peace process.
Will Oman dare to take a calculated risk?
Arab diplomats think Oman will be next normalize with Israel, even though unlike other Gulf States, it enjoys good ties with Iran.