Recent Developments in Middle East: Blinken Talks About 9-Hour Meeting 6 Floors Underground
middle east January 5, 2025 08:24Recent news from the Middle East including statements from Blinken on a 9-hour underground meeting and airstrikes in Yemen.
Recent news from the Middle East including statements from Blinken on a 9-hour underground meeting and airstrikes in Yemen.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shared insights on a lengthy meeting held underground with Israeli government officials in Tel Aviv.
Crowds gathered along the road to bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter as his funeral procession passed by.
Syria's new government continues its diplomatic efforts with visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and Jordan as part of promoting stability, security, economic recovery, and strong partnerships.
The Biden administration is set to provide a $8 billion arms package to Israel, including aircraft, helicopters, and UAV bombs, amid ongoing conflicts in the region.
Israel is reportedly planning to construct a new canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to rival Egypt's Suez Canal.
Israel is reportedly planning to build a canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, as a rival to Egypt's Suez Canal.
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan recently had a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sibiha to discuss the situation in Ukraine and Syria.
Recent developments in the Middle East indicate a potential peace process between Israel and Hamas, with negotiations aiming for a ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
The US State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol has announced the list of gifts received by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden from foreign leaders in 2023.
Israeli military continues its attacks in Gaza Strip, causing casualties and targeting hospitals and refugee camps.
Turkey's upcoming military exercise named 'Blue Homeland 2025' has raised concerns in Greece even before it started.
European ministers from Germany and France met with the leader of the transitional government, Ahmad al-Sha'ar, in Damascus to discuss the post-regime change scenario in Syria.
The Pentagon denies allegations of establishing a military base in Ayn el-Arab, also known as Kobani, at the Turkey-Syria border.
Tel Abyad tribes in northern Syria, within the scope of the Peace Spring Operation, highlighted that the terrorist organization PKK/YPG has left the local people in poverty by looting the region's resources and seek support from the country's new administration.
The death toll in Gaza has risen to 45,658 as a result of Israel's continued attacks over the past 24 hours, with 77 Palestinians losing their lives. The attacks by Israel have been ongoing for 455 days.
Israeli Air Force reveals details of a complex military operation in Syria, targeting an underground rocket factory funded by Iran.
Following a violent attack and explosion, America is on high alert, raising concerns about the possibility of a violent 2025. The recent events have sparked tensions between President Biden and former President Trump.
The latest developments on Israeli air strikes targeting defense factories in Syria and the diplomatic efforts to ensure stability in the region.
Syria's new leadership made its first official foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, aiming to establish a new chapter in Syria-Saudi relations.
According to a news report in The Sun, the deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad was reportedly the target of an assassination attempt. Assad, who fled to Russia with his family and is currently in exile in Moscow after the fall of the regime, reportedly fell ill last Sunday.
Two seemingly unrelated but strangely connected attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas have caught the attention of the public in the United States.
The Palestinian Authority has temporarily banned all activities and broadcasts of the news channel Al Jazeera in Palestinian territories.
Israeli forces targeted displaced civilians in Gaza Strip, resulting in multiple casualties. The conflict between Israel and Palestine continues with ongoing violence.
A Syrian official claimed that the country's de facto leader, Ahmed Eshara, held positive talks with PKK/YPG delegates, with both sides agreeing to continue dialogue for the future.
Gazans welcomed the new year under the bombardment of the Israeli army, with 20 people losing their lives in the attacks in the first hours of 2025. Heavy rain has caused flooding in the area, leaving Palestinians struggling to deal with the winter conditions.
KKTC President Tatar stated that 2024 was a year of recovery for KKTC despite attacks by Greek Cypriots in the fields of economy, tourism, and education.
Israeli state television Kan claims that Hamas requested a temporary ceasefire in Gaza to prepare the list of prisoners' demands, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that conflicts in Gaza will resume after a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The upcoming year of 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities on the global stage. From geopolitical shifts to technological advancements, a wide range of topics will shape the agenda for the year ahead.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a phone call with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammed Mustafa to discuss the importance of achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.