ISTANBUL: Political tensions are escalating in Iraq’s multiethnic northern province of Kirkuk, sparked by a recent vote for governor’s post and the head of the provincial council in the aftermath of an election marred by the absence of several Turkmen…

HAMILTON: US envoy to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need of concluding a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal.

“Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield and Secretary-General Guterres agreed the time …

DOHA: Mediators in the Gaza cease-fire talks announced on Friday that they proposed a new plan to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas.

‘Over the last 48 hours in Doha, senior officials from our governments have engaged in intensive talks as mediator…