Category: Middle East

Türkiye has condemned Colombia’s decision to support Israeli claims over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, calling the position unacceptable. _x000D_ The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Colombia’s statement appeared to legitimize Israel’s occupation of the territory, which Ankara described as an integral part of Syria. _x000D_ _x000D_ Türkiye Golan Heights position _x000D_ In its… Continue reading Türkiye Condemns Colombia Over Golan Heights

A US-Iran interim deal has stalled, with Tehran saying Washington must return to the agreement and set a clear timeline for fulfilling its commitments, according to a senior Iranian source who spoke to Reuters on Wednesday. _x000D_ The comments came after Turkey’s Anadolu news agency reported that Iran and the United States had agreed to… Continue reading US-Iran Interim Deal Stalls as Tehran Demands U.S. Return

Oman Oil Spill Spreads Near Protected Islands _x000D_ An Oman oil spill from a grounded tanker has spread across nearly 390 square kilometres of sea near the Hallaniyat Islands, raising concerns about the environmental impact on one of the country’s protected coastal areas. _x000D_ Oman’s Environment Authority confirmed the size of the oil slick on… Continue reading Oman Oil Spill Covers 390 Square Kilometres Near Nature Reserve

Kuwait school regulations are set for a major update as the Ministry of Education reviews new rules for government schools. The proposed framework covers staff appearance, student uniforms, behavior, academic integrity and professional duties. _x000D_ The ministry has circulated the preliminary regulations among education-sector employees. Officials are collecting feedback before deciding on formal implementation. _x000D_… Continue reading Kuwait Plans New School Rules

Iran Not Target of Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defence Pact _x000D_ Iran is not the target of the Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, according to Reuters. _x000D_ Fidan said the agreement does not target any specific country. He stressed that the pact would only come into play if one of its members faced an… Continue reading Iran Not Target of Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defence Pact: Fidan

The Strait of Hormuz reopening will depend on whether the United States “fully” accepts Iran’s conditions, according to Sardar Mohebi, a spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). _x000D_ Mohebi said the reopening does not depend solely on an understanding reached between Iran and Oman. Tehran will make its decision based on the US… Continue reading IRGC: Hormuz to Reopen After US Accepts Iran’s Terms

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca amid rising tensions across the Middle East. _x000D_ The pact states that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack against all three. The agreement marks a significant step in defence cooperation between the… Continue reading Mecca Joint Defence Pact Signed as Hormuz Deal Nears

Yemen’s fragile calm is coming under growing pressure after Houthi forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks against government positions in the provinces of Marib and Hadramout. _x000D_ The strikes killed at least 30 government soldiers and wounded dozens more, according to reports, marking one of the most serious escalations since the 2022… Continue reading Houthi Attacks Yemen Raise Fears of Major Battle

Dubai Police rescue workers successfully saved several employees whose hands became trapped inside commercial meat grinders at restaurants and shopping centres across the emirate. Rescue teams used specialised equipment and engineering techniques to free the victims while preventing further injuries. _x000D_ Officials say the incidents highlight the need for stronger workplace safety practices and proper… Continue reading Dubai Police Rescue Workers Trapped in Meat Grinders