Mideast Ties
Says Pakistan would have to give up the Kashmir cause if it ignores Israel's "tyranny faced by Palestinians".
Updated 19 Aug, 2020 05:44pm
Discusses “cooperation in the fields of security” and regional developments with the UAE's national security adviser.
Published 18 Aug, 2020 07:18pm
“It would be very good for Saudi business, it would very good for Saudi's defence," says US president's son-in-law.
Updated 18 Aug, 2020 07:19pm
Oman FM calls for "comprehensive, just and lasting peace” in the Middle East, also speaks to top Palestinian official.
Updated 18 Aug, 2020 05:02pm
Netanyahu has not given a timeframe for the opening of an air link with the Gulf Arab country.
Updated 18 Aug, 2020 01:54pm
UAE says it gave a “strongly worded memo” to Iran’s charge d’affaires in Abu Dhabi in response to Rouhani's speech.
Published 17 Aug, 2020 01:31pm
Stranger still is the framing of this as a ‘peace’ deal as these countries were never at war.
Published 17 Aug, 2020 11:35am
First business deal signed since the understanding; foreign ministers of the two countries ‘agree to meet soon’.
Updated 17 Aug, 2020 11:03am
“In the wake of this agreement [with the UAE] will come additional agreements," says Israel's intelligence minister.
Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:15pm
The companies will also cooperate on developing a testing device.
Published 16 Aug, 2020 02:13pm
The UAE could not previously obtain advanced American weapons due to 'qualitative military edge' restrictions.
Published 15 Aug, 2020 03:27pm
Peace must be based on justice and fair play; otherwise such ‘peace deals’ are fig leaves for capitulation.
Published 15 Aug, 2020 09:57am
FO statement instead of clarifying Pakistani position leaves more questions especially with regards to normalisation with Israel.
Updated 15 Aug, 2020 10:26am
Saudi Arabia keeps quiet as Emirati minister defends move.
Updated 15 Aug, 2020 01:23pm
Attack comes hours after Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalise ties in a landmark US-brokered deal.
Updated 15 Aug, 2020 11:09am
Trump says the peace deal would “be known as the Abraham Accord”.
Updated 15 Aug, 2020 11:15am
Pakistan has consistently supported a two-state solution for a "just, comprehensive and lasting peace" in ME: FO.
Updated 15 Aug, 2020 08:22am
King Salman’s position as custodian of Islam’s holiest sites makes it harder for the kingdom to take the same step as the UAE.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 08:50pm
Erdogan says he is considering downgrading Turkey’s relations with the UAE and recalling its ambassador.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:39pm
Netanyahu says West Bank annexation plans have been "delayed" in agreement with Trump.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:44pm
Netanyahu calls it ‘historic day’; UAE envoy terms accord ‘a win for diplomacy’
Published 14 Aug, 2020 07:15am
Netanyahu terms the agreement the start of a “new era”, UAE calls it “a bold step” to secure a two-state solution.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:53pm
As per the US-brokered deal, Israeli and UAE delegations will sign bilateral agreements on a range of subjects.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:44pm
Annexation would upend Israeli aspirations for improved security, economic and cultural ties with Arab world, says a UAE official.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:47pm
"It is the second direct flight from the UAE and it has medical aid for the Palestinians," says UAE's foreign affairs ministry.
Published 10 Jun, 2020 11:55am
Plan warmly welcomed by Israel's prime minister, who called it a “historic day” for the Jewish state.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:46pm