Egypt backs Russia, asserts itself against Saudi Arabia’s Syria strategy
Airstrikes come as Egypt’s relations with Russia improve, but support likely to…
Merkel skeptical of Turkey’s ‘safe zone’ proposal
German Chancellor Merkel has said that Turkey's proposal for a "safe zone"…
Nerves are on edge along Balkan refugee route
The refugee crisis has put a strain on already difficult relations between…
‘Unprecendented’ freedoms in Egypt: Al-Sisi
Amnesty International tells UN not to be “fooled” by Egyptian President’s empty…
Al-Sisi, French and Italian leaders discuss Middle East issues
Egyptian president also held talks with Panama counterpart on cooperation between canals…
Syria rebels agree truce with Hezbollah in key areas
The Shi'a Hezbollah movement, allied to the regime in Syria, has confirmed…
Arab League’s inaction is shameful
Everyone is talking about the refugee crisis overwhelming Europe; everyone apart from…
Middle Eastern conflicts spill onto Spanish football pitch
Inevitably, the mass exodus of refugees from conflict areas was going to…
Russia starts drone surveillance missions in Syria
Russia has begun drone surveillance missions in Syria, US defence officials said…
Netanyahu meets Putin amid fears of Russian military build-up in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met Russian President Vladimir Putin to…