Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated his countries recent peace agreement with the United Arab Emirates and hinted that deals with other countries in the region may be possible. ( read original story ...)
Netanyahu says UAE deal signals end to ‘land for peace’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a deal to establish full diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates proves that Israel doesn't need to retreat ... ( read original story ...)
The Israel-UAE deal is an important step. But enduring peace must include the Palestinians.
PEACE BREAKTHROUGHS in the Mideast are as rare as snowstorms in the Sahara, so the deal establishing normal relations between Israel and an erstwhile antagonist, the United Arab Emirates, is a ... ( read original story ...)
Israel and UAE launch direct phone links after historic accord
Arab peace treaty in the Middle East. The international community has mostly welcomed the move, although Palestinians, Iran and Turkey have denounced it. Under the terms of the deal, Israel has agreed ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s new parliament set to open on August 20 after delays
COLOMBO: The inaugural session of Sri Lanka's new Parliament will be held on August 20 during which President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will present the policy statement of his government for the next five ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s new cabinet sworn in
Sri Lanka’s new cabinet was sworn by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the Audience hall of the sacred Temple of the tooth in Kandy. ( read original story ...)
O’Brien: ‘Possible’ Saudi Arabia could be next to make deal with Israel
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien talks to Chuck Todd about a deal brokered between Israel and the UAE to normalize relations, during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press. ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Quotes on Thailand’s biggest protest in years
More than 10,000 people joined Thailand’s biggest anti-government protest in years on Sunday. “The prime minister (Prayuth Chan-ocha) would like to thank officials for keeping the peace during the ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Thailand’s anti-government protests
More than 10,000 people joined the biggest protest in Thailand since a 2014 coup on Sunday to demand that the government step down and bring in a new constitution for fresh elections. ( read original story ...)
Top Russian and U.S. diplomats discuss UN meeting on Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on the phone on Sunday about Russia's proposal to hold a video summit at the United Nations to discuss Iran, the ... ( read original story ...)