Abbas sends envoys to China, Russia to seek replacement for US in peace process
Abbas has said he will no longer accept the US as a mediator after US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on December 6. Israel has always rejected significant
India announces USD 25 million for Myanmar’s Rakhine State
India has announced a development assistance of USD 25 million for Myanmar's Rakhine State, from where thousands of Rohingya Muslims recently fled following incidents of violence against the
Positive IMF review paves way for $2 billion transfer to Egypt
The latest review by the International Monetary Fund has found that Egypt's economic reforms are on track, paving the way for the transfer of another $2 billion loan disbursement, part of a
Catalonia secessionist parties declare victory in regional elections
Catalan separatist parties won the majority of seats in the parliamentary elections. The pro-independence parties did not, however, win the popular vote, failing once again to secure a share of more
Trump threatens to cut aid to countries over UN Jerusalem vote
Donald Trump has threatened to withhold 'billions' of dollars of US aid from countries which vote in favour of a United Nations resolution rejecting the US president's recognition of
Trump administration approves lethal arms sales to Ukraine
Administration officials confirmed that the State Department this month approved a commercial license authorizing the export of Model M107A1 Sniper Systems, ammunition, and associated parts and
