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Oman
Analysis
Live Story

Between Trump and Tehran: Why Oman's neutrality is under strain

Long a trusted intermediary that maintained its neutrality during the Iran war, Oman has been thrust into the diplomatic spotlight by Trump's recent threats

Giorgio Cafiero
03 June, 2026
Sharaa shared his thank you message to Trump on X [Getty]
Ahmed Al-Sharaa
Offbeat
Live Story

Syria's Sharaa mocked over 'cringe' Trump perfume post

The New Arab Staff
20 May, 2026
A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq on March 12, 2026.
US-Israel war on Iran
MENA
Live Story

Saudi Arabia pushes for regional non-aggression pact with Iran

The New Arab Staff
15 May, 2026
This handout photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan's Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (R) meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi upon his arrival in Islamabad. US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital on April 25 in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain
Pakistan
Perspectives

Pakistan's successful US-Iran mediation reflects South Asia rise

A Palestinian researcher in international and Indian affairs

Manal Allan

01 May, 2026
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Pakistan
Analysis
Live Story

Pakistan's diplomatic gamble: How an unlikely peacemaker emerged

Wasim Sajjad Islamabad
14 April, 2026
Pakistan [Getty]
US-Israel war on Iran
MENA
Live Story

Pakistan making efforts to revive failed US-Iran peace talks

The New Arab Staff
13 April, 2026
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US-Israel war on Iran
Analysis
Live Story

Will the Iran war usher in a new regional diplomatic order?

Sabena Siddiqui
06 April, 2026
Sharif and Trump [Getty]
US-Israel war on Iran
World
Live Story

Why is Pakistan being touted as mediator between US and Iran?

The New Arab Staff
24 March, 2026
Modi, Netanyahu, and Netanyahu's wife Sara during the Indian premier's visit to Israel [Getty]
Israel
MENA
Live Story

Awkward scenes as Modi visit to Israel ends in protocol row

The New Arab Staff
27 February, 2026
Qatar
Qatar's Years of Culture
Perspectives

How Qatar is redefining cultural diplomacy

ABTAK

Ali bin Towar Al Kuwari

23 February, 2026
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Iraq
MENA
Live Story

Iraq embassy clarifies Riyadh video, probe ordered by parliament

Dana Taib Menmy
15 February, 2026
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Turkey
In-depth
Live Story

Defence diplomacy: How Turkey is arming itself, and the world

Matthew Hoare
22 September, 2025
Sisi purposefully disinvited the Israeli ambassador to Egypt over Gaza
Egypt
MENA
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Egypt disinvites Israeli envoy from ceremony over Gaza war

The New Arab Staff
27 March, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani sits next to an Iraqi flag
Iraq
MENA
Live Story

Diplomatic efforts ongoing to stop Israeli attack on Iraq

The New Arab Staff
25 November, 2024
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Egypt
MENA
Live Story

Egypt accused of stalling new Israeli ambassador's appointment

Nabila El-Gaafary
12 September, 2024
United Kingdom
World
Live Story

UK to shut down Afghan embassy after Taliban warnings

Assiah Hamed
09 September, 2024
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Iraq
MENA
Live Story

Iraq summons UK ambassador over remarks reflecting ‘bleak image’

The New Arab Staff
18 August, 2024
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Gaza War
World
Live Story

Norway warns ‘consequences’ over Israel revoking envoys’ status

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 August, 2024
Gaza War
MENA
Live Story

Ireland slams Israel’s treatment of Irish ambassador

The New Arab Staff
25 May, 2024
Colombia
World
Live Story

Colombia cuts ties with Israel over 'genocidal' Gaza war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 May, 2024
Opinion- Texas A&M Qatar
Gaza War
Unfiltered

Texas A&M and the Israeli disinfo campaign to smear Qatar

Marc Owen Jones

Marc Owen Jones

19 February, 2024