Gulf diplomatic crisis reviewed

Gulf diplomatic crisis reviewed

(VOVWORLD) - The diplomatic crisis in the Gulf region has become the worst since the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was set up in 1981. Since mid-2017, there has been no...
Iran, Pakistan seek closer defense ties

Iran, Pakistan seek closer defense ties

(VOVWORLD) - Iranian Defense Minister Ali Hatami and his Pakistani counterpart Khurram Dastgir-Khan held talks on boosting defense cooperation amid increased pressure from the US, Press TV reported on Friday
Syrian government returns to Geneva talks

Syrian government returns to Geneva talks

(VOVWORLD) - The Syrian government delegation returned to Geneva on Sunday to resume UN-brokered talks on Syrian peace. Bashar al-Ja‘afari, Syria’s ambassador to the UN and chief negotiator...
GCC summit ends early

GCC summit ends early

(VOVWORLD) - Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah on Tuesday called an end to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit within hours of its start amid the ongoing diplomatic...
Russia calls for Iraq-Kurd dialogue

Russia calls for Iraq-Kurd dialogue

(VOVWORLD) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday called for a dialogue between Kurdish people in Iraq and the central government, saying that tensions following the Kurdish independence vote should...
Qatar leader urges end to trade embargo

Qatar leader urges end to trade embargo

(VOVWORLD) - Qatar's Emir urged neighboring states to lift an "unfair" 4-month-old trade embargo and said Wednesday that he is ready for talks to end the diplomatic crisis