Diplomatic efforts over the Iran war are increasingly focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran considers conditions for restoring normal shipping through the vital waterway. Qatar and Pakistan have stepped up their diplomatic efforts after the United States moved away from direct negotiations and adopted a stronger economic pressure campaign against Iran. On… Continue reading Strait of Hormuz: Iran War Diplomacy Focuses on Reopening
Qatar and Iran have discussed a joint project to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz as both countries explore ways to reduce tensions and create conditions for renewed dialogue. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the two sides discussed plans to implement the joint mine-clearing project during talks focused on the security situation in the strategic… Continue reading Qatar Iran Hormuz Corridor: Talks Focus on Mine Clearing
The Israeli army says it has carried out strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon. The military said the operation followed an earlier attack involving two explosive drones. According to the Israeli army, the drones targeted Israeli soldiers. The military described the incident as a serious security threat and said its… Continue reading Israel targets Hezbollah site in south Lebanon
Saudi Arabia has clarified employment rules for foreign workers, including notice periods, termination conditions and circumstances in which employees may leave their jobs immediately while retaining their legal entitlements. The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment has highlighted important protections available to Pakistani workers employed in Saudi Arabia. The guidance covers situations involving unpaid wages,… Continue reading Saudi Employment Rules for Foreign Workers
Israel has seized and closed a UNRWA vocational training college in occupied East Jerusalem, drawing strong condemnation from the United Nations and raising fresh concerns about the agency’s ability to provide services to Palestinian refugees. Israeli security forces entered the Qalandia Training Centre on Tuesday and expelled its staff from the facility. The move marks… Continue reading Israel Seizes Unrwa College in East Jerusalem
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday that Tehran and Oman had reached an understanding on sharing revenues linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came a day after senior Iranian and Omani diplomats met in Tehran to discuss the future of the vital waterway. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said negotiations had covered how… Continue reading Iran Oman Hormuz Deal: IRGC Says Revenues to Be Shared
Hormuz Temporary Corridor Talks Continue Iran and Oman are working on plans for a temporary navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as efforts to resolve the wider conflict with the United States remain stalled. The two countries discussed the management of shipping through the strategic waterway on Tuesday. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said… Continue reading Hormuz Temporary Corridor Planned by Iran and Oman
Israeli Forces Raid UNRWA Centre Israeli police raided a UN agency training centre in an east Jerusalem suburb on Tuesday. The facility is operated by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The raid came amid growing tensions over the centre and Israel’s efforts to restrict the agency’s operations. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir… Continue reading UNRWA Training Centre Raided in East Jerusalem
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has pledged to keep Israeli forces in southern Syria as long as what he described as threats to Israel’s security remain. Katz made the comments during a rare visit to troops stationed in the area on Tuesday. Israeli forces have maintained positions in southern Syria since the fall of longtime… Continue reading Israel Troops in Syria to Stay, Defence Minister Says
Israeli forces killed a 14-year-old Palestinian teenager during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said. The teenager, Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, lived in the Askar refugee camp near Nablus. The Palestinian Health Ministry said Israeli gunfire struck Ajouri during the raid. Mohammed Abu Kashk, who heads the Askar camp… Continue reading West Bank Teenager Killed by Israeli Army
