Putin visits Iran for first trip outside former USSR since Ukraine war Before the trip, Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said that Russia and Iran had long been subject to Western sanctions: the price, he said, of sovereignty. World 18 Jul, 2022
Hezbollah and rebels agree ceasefire at Lebanese-Syrian border BEIRUT: A ceasefire took effect on Thursday in a mountainous area of the Lebanese-Syrian border where Lebanon's Hezbollah says it is on the verge of defeating jihadist militants in their last foothold at the frontier. The ceasefire began at 6... Women 27 Jul, 2017
Harsh exchanges on first day of Syria talks in Kazakhstan ASTANA: Syria's government envoy and a rebel leader traded barbs as talks between the Mideast country's warring sides got underway in Kazakhstan on Monday in the first face-to-face meeting between the Damascus government and rebel factions fighting... Women 23 Jan, 2017
Glance at Kazakh capital Astana, host of Syria talks MOSCOW: Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, which is hosting Syria peace talks, is a relatively new name on the map. Founded in the early 19th century as a Russian empire outpost, Akmolinsk was a backwater in the wind-swept steppe. That... Women 23 Jan, 2017
US, Britain call for immediate ceasefire in Yemen LONDON: The United States and Britain called on Sunday for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Yemen to end violence between Iran-backed Houthis and the government, which is supported by Gulf states. A Saudi-led campaign in Yemen has... Women 17 Oct, 2016
Syria talks in Lausanne end without breakthrough LAUSANNE: Syria talks convened by US Secretary of State John Kerry in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Saturday evening failed to agree on a common strategy with Russia to end the conflict in Syria, now in its sixth year. Kerry was seeking a new... Women 16 Oct, 2016
Syria talks in Lausanne end without breakthrough LAUSANNE: Syria talks convened by US Secretary of State John Kerry in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Saturday evening failed to agree on a common strategy with Russia to end the conflict in Syria, now in its sixth year. Kerry was seeking a new... Women 16 Oct, 2016
Obama meets with national security team on Syria, Islamic State President Barack Obama met on Friday with his national security team to discuss the fight against Islamic State and the war in Syria, the White House said. Reuters had reported that in the meeting Obama and his advisers would consider military... Women 15 Oct, 2016
Putin suspends nuclear pact, raising stakes in row with Washington MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday suspended a treaty with Washington on cleaning up weapons-grade plutonium, signaling he is willing to use nuclear disarmament as a new bargaining chip in disputes with the United States over... Women 04 Oct, 2016
Kerry: US on verge of ending Syria talks with Russia WASHINGTON: The United States is "on the verge" of ending Syria talks with Russia in response to days of deadly attacks on Aleppo, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday. Kerry said such discussions make no sense at a time when Russian and... Women 30 Sep, 2016
US close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages The United States is close to suspending talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday, as the Kremlin vowed to press on with an assault on the city of Aleppo. Moscow and Damascus launched a... Women 30 Sep, 2016
Obama, Putin, agree to continue seeking deal on Syria HANGZHOU: President Barack Obama said Monday the US and Russia have not given up on negotiations that could stem the bloodshed in Syria, but acknowledged leaders are challenged by "gaps of trust" between the rival powers. Significant sticking... Women 05 Sep, 2016
