June 2023
Armed Man Killed in Shooting Near US Consulate in Jeddah
An armed man was killed in a shootout with Saudi security forces near the US consulate in Jeddah, resulting in the death of an American…
Blinken: No New Nuclear Agreement with Iran on the Table
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that there are currently no new nuclear negotiations with Iran. He emphasized that Washington will judge Iran based…
Direct Flights for Israeli Muslim Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia; Perhaps Another Time
The Israeli government announced that there will be no direct flights for Israeli Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj, downplaying prospects for…
72-Hour Ceasefire Begins in Sudan
A 72-hour ceasefire has begun in Sudan following two months of intense fighting between rival military factions, facilitated by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. The…
Protesters in Serbia Demand the Resignation of the President
Protests in Serbia have erupted following recent mass shootings, with tens of thousands demanding the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić and other officials. Protesters accuse…
Macron Hosts Bin Salman; Iran, Lebanon, and Regional Security at the Center of Discussions in Élysée
Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman met in Paris to discuss regional issues, focusing on the political crisis in Lebanon and the war in Ukraine.…
Challenges for 'Spider-Man' in the Middle East; UAE to Not Screen New Animation
The UAE has decided not to screen the new Spider-Man animation due to its transgender themes, sparking controversy in the region. Major cinema chains in…
Fighting Resumes in Sudan as 24-Hour Ceasefire Ends
Fighting in Sudan's capital Khartoum resumed after a brief ceasefire, with deadly clashes continuing between army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his rival Mohamed Hamdan…
24-Hour Ceasefire in Sudan; US and Saudi Arabia Warn Warring Parties
A 24-hour ceasefire in Sudan began on June 10 amid ongoing civil war, with the US and Saudi Arabia warning that they will withdraw from…
Saudi Arabia Reduces Production; Oil Prices Experience Second Consecutive Decline
Saudi Arabia has reduced its oil production to boost prices, but prices fell again due to concerns over Iranian oil returning to the market and…
Bashar al-Assad Uses 'Captagon' to Gain Leverage from Arab Countries
Bashar al-Assad is leveraging the Captagon drug trade to gain political and financial support from Arab countries while facing Western sanctions. The trade has become…
Sudan Designates UN Envoy as 'Unwelcome Element'
Sudan's Foreign Ministry has declared the UN envoy an 'unwelcome element' following accusations of bias from army leader General Burhan. This comes amid ongoing violent…
Blinken: Our Focus is Not on the JCPOA; All Options Are on the Table
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the Biden administration is not currently focused on the JCPOA, emphasizing that all options remain available to…
U.S. Denial of 'Possible Iran-U.S. Agreement' Halts Decline in Oil Prices
The White House denied reports of a potential agreement with Iran regarding oil exports, which halted a decline in oil prices. This denial comes amid…
Fire in Khartoum; Clashes Over Control of Arms Factory Continue
A military complex in Khartoum caught fire amid ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces over control of an arms factory.…
Blinken: The U.S. Wants a Secure, Stable, and Independent Future for Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed America's commitment to a secure and independent Iraq during a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein in…
Destruction of Dam in Ukraine; 600 Square Kilometers of Kherson Region Submerged
The Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine has been destroyed, leading to severe flooding that has submerged 600 square kilometers in the Kherson region and forced…
Blinken: The U.S. Will Provide $150 Million in Aid to Iraqis and Syrians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $150 million aid package for areas in Syria and Iraq liberated from ISIS during a conference in…
Anthony Blinken and Mohammed bin Salman Hold 'Candid' Discussion on a Range of Issues Including Human Rights
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss a variety of issues, including human rights and regional…
Iran's Embassy in Saudi Arabia Reopened
Iran has reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in mending relations after years of diplomatic rift. This agreement was facilitated by…
Exclusive; U.S. Reaction to Iran's Embassy Reopening in Saudi Arabia: We Have Long Been Advocates of Diplomacy
The U.S. has expressed support for Iran's reopening of its embassy in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in reducing regional tensions.…
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Saudi Arabia Will Reopen This Week
The Iranian embassy in Saudi Arabia is set to reopen this week as part of a broader effort to restore diplomatic relations between the two…
Islamic Republic Military Official: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE Forming Naval Coalition
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are forming a naval coalition in the northern Indian Ocean, as relations between Riyadh and Tehran improve following Chinese…
The Wedding Ceremony of the Crown Prince of Jordan Highlights the Country's Role as a Steadfast Ally of the West
Prince Hussein of Jordan married Rajwa Al-Saif, highlighting Jordan's role as a key ally of the West. The wedding is seen as a step towards…
Navid Negahban and Elnaz Norouzi Discuss Their Experience in the Action Film 'Kandahar' with Voice of America
The film 'Kandahar,' featuring Gerard Butler and Iranian actors Navid Negahban and Elnaz Norouzi, has begun screening in the U.S. The film portrays the story…