IMF chief urges Arab states to slash spending
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Saturday urged Arab countries to slash public wages and subsidies in order to rein in spending, achieve sustainable growth and create jobs.
Feb 10, 2018, 15:33 PM IST
Arab League stance on Iran `worthless`, says Tehran
Iran on Monday dismissed as "worthless" a resolution by Arab League foreign ministers that accused the Islamic republic of "aggression" against Arab states.
Nov 20, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
We have secret ties with 'many' Arab states: Israeli minister
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said on November 10 that he had "information that Saudi Arabia has asked Israel to strike Lebanon".
Nov 20, 2017, 07:56 AM IST
Joining Arab states, Israel says it plans to ban Al-Jazeera
Israeli officials have long accused Al-Jazeera of bias against the Jewish state. Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman has likened its coverage to "Nazi Germany-style" propaganda.
Aug 06, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
US concerned Arab dispute with Qatar may intensify: State Department
Underscoring US concerns about a crisis involving key allies in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis discussed the importance of easing tensions in a phone call with Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid al-Attiyah.
Jul 07, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
Qatar says preparing response to demands presented by Arab states, calls them unrealistic
Qatar said on Thursday it was working with the United States and Kuwait to respond to a list of demands presented by Arab states who have accused Doha of supporting terrorism, igniting a regional crisis between the US allies.
Jun 30, 2017, 00:31 AM IST
Qatar dismisses Gulf demands but says open for dialogue
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Thursday that Doha was interested in negotiating legitimate issues concerning fellow Gulf states.
Jun 29, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Qatar issue: Demands by Arab states unlawful, says Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday dismissed calls for Turkey to close a military base in Qatar.
Jun 25, 2017, 14:07 PM IST
Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan says Arab demands on Qatar unlawful
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain imposed a boycott on June 5 on Qatar and issued 13 demands including closing Al Jazeera television, curbing relations with Iran, shutting the Turkish base and paying reparations.
Jun 25, 2017, 13:45 PM IST![UAE's Anwar Gargash says alternative to Qatar demands is "not escalation but parting ways"](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/06/24/604929-uaeabukjkj.jpg "UAE's Anwar Gargash says alternative to Qatar demands is "not escalation but parting ways"")
UAE's Anwar Gargash says alternative to Qatar demands is "not escalation but parting ways"
UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash told reporters that diplomacy, however, was still a priority.
Jun 24, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Arab states send Qatar 13 demands to end crisis, official says
Four Arab states boycotting Qatar over alleged support for terrorism have sent Doha a list of 13 demands including closing Al Jazeera television and reducing ties to Iran, an official of one of the four countries said.
Jun 23, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Al Jazeera says its Arabic channel Twitter account suspended
Pan-Arab satellite network Al Jazeera said on Saturday the Twitter account for its main Arabic language channel had been suspended and that it was working to get it back.
Jun 17, 2017, 14:28 PM IST
Germany calls for diplomacy to resolve Qatar crisis, end blockade
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut ties with Qatar this week over its alleged support of terrorism, a charge Qatar dismissed on Friday as baseless.
Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan approves troop deployment to Qatar
President Tayyip Erdogan has approved legislation on deploying Turkish troops in Qatar, signalling support for the Gulf state as it faces isolation imposed by fellow Arab states over its alleged support for terrorism.
Jun 09, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as US, Kuwait seek solution
Qatar vowed on Thursday to ride out the isolation imposed on it by fellow Arab states over its alleged support for terrorism and said it would not compromise its sovereignty over foreign policy to resolve the region`s biggest diplomatic crisis in years.
Jun 09, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
Syrian opposition urges Arab states to cut Iran ties
Syria`s political opposition in exile urged all Arab countries on Monday to sever diplomatic ties with Iran after Saudi Arabia, a strong supporter of the Syrian opposition, cut relations with Tehran.
Jan 05, 2016, 11:45 AM IST
Draft Arab UNESCO resolution on Al-Aqsa draws Israel ire
A group of Arab states has angered Israel by submitting a draft resolution to the UN cultural body stating that Jerusalem's Western Wall -- the holiest site at which Jews can pray -- is an "integral part" of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Oct 21, 2015, 03:39 AM IST
