Jordan’s king tells Trump adviser peace possible only with a Palestinian state
Jordan’s King Abdullah told U.S. President Donald Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner on Wednesday that a lasting Middle East peace can come only with the creation of a Palestinian state on land captured by Israel in a 1967 war and with East Jerusalem as its…
Netanyahu’s Likud says it has control of half of parliament
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservative Likud party said on Wednesday it had signed up 60 of parliament’s 120 lawmakers for a potential coalition, still short of a majority as a midnight deadline to form a new Israeli government loomed.
One dead, dozens hurt as Indian troops fire during Kashmir protests
Indian troops fired live rounds during protests at two places in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least 50, police and an eyewitness said.
EU calls on Russia, Turkey, Iran to protect civilians in Idlib
The European Union called on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib province and said Russia, Turkey, Iran and the Syrian government must protect civilians under siege.
Iran’s leader says Tehran will not negotiate with U.S.: official website
Iran will not negotiate over its nuclear and missile programs with the United States, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, after President Hassan Rouhani signaled talks with Washington might be possible if sanctions were lifted.
Qatar PM to make rare trip to Saudi Arabia for emergency summit
Qatar’s prime minister will attend an Arab summit in Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, the highest level Qatari official to visit the kingdom during a diplomatic rift.
Nigeria’s Buhari kicks off challenge-filled second term with low-key inauguration
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in on Wednesday for a second term at a low-key inauguration ceremony in which he surprised many by not delivering a speech.
Venezuela government, opposition show ‘willingness’ at Norway talks
Mediation host Norway said on Wednesday that envoys for Venezuela’s government and opposition had shown “willingness” at a second round of talks aimed at resolving their long-running conflict, but there was no apparent breakthrough.
North Korea accuses U.S. of ‘evil ambition,’ says use of strength not a U.S. monopoly
North Korea on Wednesday accused the United States of showing bad faith in negotiations by conducting nuclear and missile tests and military drills as part of an “evil ambition” to conquer North Korea by force, even while advocating dialogue.
Polish cows escape slaughterhouse after public outcry
A herd of free-roaming cows in Poland, whose intended slaughter upset animal-lovers and created a national outcry, have secured a last-minute reprieve.
