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France, the UK and Canada announced they would recognise the State of Palestine as pressure around the world over starvation in Gaza mounts, but will the shift in mood bring change?

In a significant diplomatic move, key US allies like France, Britain, and Canada are preparing to recognize Palestine as a ...

Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, may hike crude oil prices for Asian buyers for the second month in a row, with September prices set to hit five-month highs on tight supply and robust ...

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The recent Israel-Iran crisis could catalyze an expanded role for the Gulf states in maintaining regional security. The June ...

President Donald Trump's administration is actively discussing with Azerbaijan the possibility of bringing that nation and ...

When it comes to dealing with two of the biggest current crises in the Muslim world – the devastation of Gaza and the Taliban’s draconian rule in Afghanistan – Arab and Muslim states have been ...

"Only through patient and inclusive dialogue" can "a just and lasting conflict resolution can be achieved" in the ...

When Spain, Ireland and Norway announced in May 2024 that they would recognise a Palestinian state, Israel's closer allies ...