Author: Steven Sahiounie

Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) called Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian, congratulating him on winning the presidential elections in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Both officials praised the development of bilateral relations between the two governments, stressing the importance of continuing to enhance cooperation in various fields, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. On July 12, Pezekshian published a written message, titled, “My message to the new world.” The president-elect expressed readiness to work with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and regional organizations “to deepen our economic ties, bolster trade relations, promote joint-venture…

Abdelatty highlighted Wednesday in a phone call with Germany ‘s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Egypt’s efforts in endorsing negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs read. Abdelatty underlined the need for Germany to continue supporting the UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Baerbock expressed her appreciation towards Egypt’s humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza, affirming Germany’s stance in supporting these efforts. Berlin announced resuming its funding to UNRWA in Gaza in April, a…

The global order is in one of the most dangerous phases it has experienced since the end of the Cold War, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN said on Tuesday. Abdulaziz Alwasil blamed this on “some major powers” putting their own interests ahead of the principles on which the UN was built, as a result of which the organization is unable to uphold its responsibilities because its agencies and mechanisms are “shackled with procedures and rules that allow a small number of states to control the destiny of helpless peoples and countries.” Speaking during a meeting of the Security…

Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed to seriously pursue efforts to uplift Iran-Qatar ties, stressing the need for closer cooperation to boost regional stability. Speaking in a phone conversation with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Pezeshkian emphasized his government’s determination to develop relations with Qatar. “The cooperation between Iran and Qatar has numerous mutual benefits, and I will seriously pursue the path of enhancing relations.” Pezeshkian, referring to the shared positions of the two countries on regional challenges, added, “We both believe that negotiation and responsibility are the only successful methods for expanding cooperation to strengthen regional…

UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said at least eight schools were hit in the Gaza Strip in the last 10 days by the Israeli occupation, including six UNRWA schools. “An almost daily occurrence. At least eight schools hit in the last 10 days, including six UNRWA schools, said Lazarrini in a post on his official X account. “The war robbed the girls and boys in Gaza of their childhood and education. “Schools are not a target.” He stressed that the blatant and constant disregard of international humanitarian law continues unabated. “All rules of war have been broken in Gaza.“ “Losing our…

The ongoing aggressive actions leading to the complete shutdown of Sanaa International Airport were in response to Yemen’s steadfast stance on the Palestinian cause, affirmed Sanaa’s Minister of Transport, Major General Abdulwahab al-Durra. Al-Durra made it clear that the humanitarian and economic pressures imposed by the US-Saudi coalition of aggression would not affect Sanaa’s positions or halt the operations of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) in support of Gaza. In a statement preceding a protest, al-Durra announced full authorization for Sanaa’s Revolutionary Leadership to take appropriate actions to confront enemies and reform state institutions, granting absolute authority to Yemeni leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik…

In an address to the nation on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey intends to strengthen its relations with Russia and China across various sectors, including trade and tourism while maintaining a balanced approach between the East and the West. “We have had a very busy schedule of meetings and visits in the foreign policy area. First, we visited Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, as the guest of honor at the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. There we held crucial meetings that will yield extremely beneficial results. We are determined to bolster our cooperation with Russia and China in…

Iran ’s interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says the recent presidential election was a testament to national stability, and that it is now the West’s turn to positively react to the constructive developments in the country. Bagheri Kani, who is in New York to participate in two debates of the UN Security Council on Palestine and multilateralism, made the remarks in an interview with Newsweek on Tuesday. “Holding elections in less than 50 days, during which time security was established, as well as the election of Dr. [Masoud] Pezeshkian as the president of my country represent constructive messages for the sake of regional and…

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received in Jeddah on Tuesday visiting Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and cooperation, in addition to issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency said. Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, National Security Adviser Musaed Al-Aiban, and US ambassador to the Kingdom Michael Ratney attended the meeting. Source: Arab News

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto criticized European Union’s attempts to prohibit his country from engaging in contacts with Moscow in order to settle the conflict in Ukraine, and said his country rejects such policies. “Not only is this unacceptable, but It’s also a scandal when, in the 21st century, a country is stigmatized only for favoring a negotiated solution and using its communication channels with the parties, who disagree on key issues,” he told a discussion at the UN Security Council, commenting on latest criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his peace-oriented efforts with…