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Pyongyang makes rare pitch to western tourists in Spain as tensions simmer in Korean peninsula

'They say it is difficult to travel to our country, but it is not true,' North Korea's ambassador to Spain said.

Jun 16, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

US Senate approves new sanctions against Russia for election interference

In a strong message, the congressional body voted 97 - 2 to pass the amendment.

Jun 14, 2017

By James Tennent

Russia Donald Trump Vladimir Putin

Qatar supports terrorism - Britain must rethink its relationship

Qatar's double-faced diplomacy should no longer be tolerated.

Jun 14, 2017

By Ghanem Nuseibeh

Iran Saudi Arabia

Parents of American college student freed by North Korea say he is in a coma

Otto Warmbier had been serving a 15-year sentence for stealing a political banner.

Jun 13, 2017

By Associated Press

North Korea

Iran, Turkey send food to Qatar amid Gulf dispute

Qatar refused to confirm whether dispatches constituted aid or exports.

Jun 11, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Saudi Arabia

Sinn Fein leader says DUP-Tory deal will 'end in tears'

Michelle O'Neill also accused DUP opponents of betraying Northern Ireland

Jun 11, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

General Election 2017

Trump and Tillerson take different approach on Qatar crisis

Tillerson urges Arab states to ease restrictions on Doha as Trump accuses Qatar of sponsoring terrorism at a 'high level'.

Jun 10, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump Islamic State

Qatar crisis: UAE threatens to jail Emiratis if they show 'any form of bias' towards Doha

The decision came after social media users engaged in debates after 6 Arab nations cut ties with Qatar.

Jun 7, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

United Arab Emirates

Qatari diplomatic row rattles oil market for second successive session

Brent, WTI slide further as Doha calls for dialogue with irate neighbouring countries.

Jun 6, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC Saudi Arabia

Where are all of Donald Trump's ambassadors?

Dozens of key posts including Germany, South Korea and Saudi Arabia remain vacant.

Jun 6, 2017

By Jordan Bhatt

Donald Trump

Why Have Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen And Libya Broken Ties With Qatar?

Qatar ready for mediation to solve diplomatic crisis

Several Gulf countries have cut ties with Qatar, accused of sponsoring terrorism.

Jun 6, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Qatar: Diplomatic crisis triggers panic buying for food

Diplomatic relations have worsened between Arabic state and neighbours.

Jun 5, 2017

By Julian Kossoff

Saudi Arabia

Oil Futures Drop to New Lows on Global Growth and Oil Glut Concerns

Qatari diplomatic row drags oil futures lower

Decision by several Saudi-led Middle Eastern nations to sever ties with Doha sent oil futures tumbling.

Jun 5, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC Isis

Economic 'Qatarstrophe' looms as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations sever ties with Doha

Decision by several Saudi-led Middle Eastern nations to sever ties with Qatar would have far reaching implications from flights to football.

Jun 5, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Saudi Arabia OPEC Isis

Hamas leader heads to Egypt for rare talks with officials

Yehiya Sinwar hoping to improve cool relations between Gaza and Cairo.

Jun 4, 2017

By Associated Press

Egypt

Russia speaks out against threat of North Korea's nuclear plans

Former allies not seeing eye-to-eye.

Jun 4, 2017

By Associated Press

North Korea Russia

Sino-US ties in trouble? Mattis slams Beijing's role in South China Sea but lauds its efforts on North Korea

US Defence chief James Mattis said US will not accept China's 'indisputable militarisation' that will undermine regional stability.

Jun 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Russia preparing to supply advanced S-400 air defence missile systems to India

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the $5bn worth deal in October 2016.

Jun 2, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump 'surrenders' over Jerusalem embassy

President Trump reneges on campaign promise to move US embassy from Tel Aviv

Jun 1, 2017

By Julian Kossoff

Israel Donald Trump

Chechen leader invites Macron to region over reports of gay concentration camps

Ramzan Kadyrov called news stories "false information".

May 30, 2017

By Associated Press

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