US works on Israel-Saudi ties

This, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) lobby group just ahead of his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia. By…

Israel hoping for Saudi breakthrough

This, as part of talks between Washington and Riyadh. By Erin Viner United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to…

US to push Mideast ‘integration’ of Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the statement as part of a congratulatory message to Israel on its Independence Day. By Erin Viner “On behalf of the United States of…

Israel offers to broker Sudan talks

Battle erupted between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April. By Erin Viner Israel has proposed hosting the rival Sudanese leaders for ceasefire…

Israel, Sudan to normalize ties

The two countries finalized the deal during a visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to Khartoum By Erin Viner Despite a series of exchanges by officials in recent years,…

US to reassess Saudi ties

United States President Joe Biden is reviewing relations with Saudi Arabia following its decision with the OPEC+ group to slash oil production, particularly focused on the related threat posed by…

Israel, Morocco sign trade deal

The agreement comes as part of the implementation of normalized ties between the two countries as part of the United States-brokered Abraham Accords in 2020. By Erin Viner Jerusalem is…

Israel, Morocco sign historic Defense MOU

Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz signed a groundbreaking defense Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of National Defense, His Excellency…

Locust upsurge declines in Horn of Africa

Desert Locust swarms are continuing to decline in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia as a result of ongoing control operations by local governments and The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization…

OPEC output tight amid COVID lockdowns

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is preparing to assess its current policy of holding back millions of barrels of daily supply as the third wave of the…