By Gram Slattery MANAMA, June 25 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Bahrain officers on Thursday on the ultimate leg of a visit to the Center East the place he has sought to promote the Trump administration’s preliminary Iran accord to skeptical Gulf Arab allies. Rubio has acknowledged his delicate…
KUWAIT CITY, June 24 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday vowed that the US is not going to do something that may undermine the safety of U.S. allies within the Gulf area relating to Washington’s dealings with Iran. “We will be fully aligned with our companions within the Gulf,” Rubio instructed…
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate backed laws on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. navy motion towards Iran, the newest rebuke of the Republican president from an more and more restive Congress. The Senate voted 50-48 in favor of the conflict powers decision, which handed the Home…
By Nazih Osseiran, Laila Bassam and Steven Scheer BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 23 (Reuters) – Israeli gunfire killed two folks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanon’s Civil Defence and well being ministry stated, prompting Iran-backed Hezbollah to accuse Israel of violating a ceasefire that has largely held since Sunday. The lull in combating is the longest but…
By Feras Dalatey June 22 – A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to restore divisions and stabilise southern Syria have stalled almost a yr after lethal sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the nation. A U.N. investigation in March discovered greater than 1,700 individuals, most civilian members of the Druze spiritual…
June 22 (Reuters) – Moscow shot down dozens of drones within the early hours of Monday and briefly suspended flights at airports, authorities within the Russian capital mentioned, simply days after Ukraine hit town’s oil refinery once more. Ukrainian authorities mentioned Russian drones had hit civilian service provider vessels, killing an Egyptian crew member, whereas…
The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched excessive above Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne — the dramatic setting for Sunday’s US-Iran talks — is well-accustomed to internet hosting world leaders, film icons and peace negotiations. The luxurious lodge advanced was proposed by Washington and Tehran, and their Pakistani and Qatari mediators, for the negotiations aimed toward fleshing out their…
Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis stated his aspect can not present Spain an excessive amount of respect as they goal to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina on the 2022 World Cup. Spain are beneath strain to bounce again from a 0-0 draw in opposition to World Cup debutants Cape Verde, however face…
US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a alternative Air Power One plane gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a “flying White Home.” “That is thought of the world’s most luxurious aircraft,” Trump stated at a speech contained in the aircraft’s hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being “so good and offering” it. Qatar’s present…
June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning a visit to the Center East subsequent week and is anticipated to go to Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain, Axios reported on Friday, citing two sources. Rubio is anticipated to carry a summit with international ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain,…