G8 leaders called for a peace conference on Syria to be held as soon as possible but deep divisions remained as Russia stood by its embattled Middle East ally...
Hunting for a glimmer of common ground, the leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody civil war, even as President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin stake out diametrically opposite stands on..
President-elect Hassan Rowhani expressed hope yesterday that Iran can reach a new agreement with the international powers over its nuclear program, saying such a deal should be reached through more transparency and mutual trust...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah yesterday warned against the consequences of adventurism by some countries and their interference in others' internal affairs, saying it would increase tension and destabilize the region...
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad warned on Monday that European powers would "pay the price" if they sent weapons to rebel forces seeking to topple him...
The much-awaited Afghan Taliban office in Doha is expected to officially open today, the AFP news agency reported quoting Qatar-based Al Jazeera television yesterday...
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was summoned yesterday to appear before a criminal court on unspecified charges leveled by a conservative rival, days after moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani was elected his successor...
