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Iraqi News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Saudi Minister Adel al-Jubeir arrives in Baghdad
Baghdad ( – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani welcomed Adel al-Jubeir, who is leading the Saudi Arabian delegation at the 34th Arab League Summit being held in Baghdad today. The meeting underscores the growing diplomatic engagement between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, as well as Baghdad's increasing role in regional affairs. This year's summit, chaired by Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, gathers Arab leaders to discuss key regional issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, security cooperation, and strategies for strengthening economic ties across the Arab world. Iraq's hosting of the summit marks a major milestone, as it is the first time the country has done so in decades, symbolizing its efforts to regain a prominent position in Arab diplomacy. Ahead of the summit, Arab foreign ministers held preparatory talks, emphasizing unity on the Palestinian cause, shared security concerns, and the need for collective action to address regional challenges, including terrorism and political instability.
Iraqi News
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraqi PM receives the head of the delegation from KSA
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Saturday, the head of the Saudi delegation, Adel al-Jubeir, participating in the Arab Summit. "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received the head of the Saudi Arabian delegation, Adel al-Jubeir, participating in the 34th Arab Summit, which is being held in Baghdad today, Saturday,' Prime Minister Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Escalation feared as India, Pakistan continue drone war, clashes
In the escalating conflict between Pakistan and India, troops from both countries have once again engaged in overnight fights. The surging escalation triggered global concerns that the time might be running out to prevent a full-blown conflict between nuclear-armed rivals. India's army accused Pakistan of launching "multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire western border" during the night. The drone attacks were reportedly repelled, the army announced on the platform X and the Indian army also retaliated, it said. It accused Pakistan of multiple ceasefire violations. Islamabad initially did not comment on the allegations. At least one woman was killed and four other civilians were injured from artillery fire in the Indian-administered part of the Himalayan region of Kashmir, the newspaper The Indian Express reported, citing government officials. This brings the number of civilian deaths in India to 17 since Wednesday, according to India. Pakistan claims it shot down 50 drones The Pakistani military said forces shot down nearly 50 more Israel-manufactured HAROP drones launched by India overnight and Friday morning on the third day of clashes between South Asian neighbours. This brought the total number of fallen Indian drone in Pakistan to 77 since Wednesday night, Information Minister Atta Tarar said. At least six more Pakistani civilians died and more than two dozen were injured as Indian troops fired artillery on villages across Kashmir border, local disaster management agency said. The clashes started when India launched a series of air and surface missile strikes inside Pakistan on Tuesday night, killing at least 33 people, the military said. New Delhi said strikes targeted hideouts of Islamist jihadist groups allegedly behind last month's deadly terrorist attack in Indian part of Kashmir that had killed 26 tourists in Kashmir. India blames Pakistan for backing several Islamist militants groups behind deadly attacks in Kashmir - an allegation Islamabad denies. Pakistan said those killed in the strikes were civilians including children as young as three and women. Mediation efforts underway Several world capitals continued their efforts to prevent further escalation following the worst clashes between Indian and Pakistan since their Himalayan conflict in 1999. The deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia, one of Pakistan's closest allies, arrived in Islamabad on Friday after vising New Delhi for US-backed efforts to seek de-escalation. Adel al-Jubeir was set to meet Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister, to share Indian proposals for easing tensions. Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy called his Indian and Pakistani counterparts to urge both the countries to show restraints. Islamabad vowed to retaliate to Indian missile strikes at the time of its liking, stoking fears of a spiralling escalation. The war cabinet on Wednesday authorized the military to retaliate against Indian strikes, as the rising escalation could lead to a full-blown conflict and even a long-term war. Parts of airspaces and several dozen airports remained closed in both countries, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Conflict affecting cricket - beloved by both sides High-valued leagues of cricket, a popular sport in South Asia, were suspended in both India and Pakistan as international players refused to play under the cloud of war. India and Pakistan have fought three wars since their independence in 1947 over the control of Kashmir, parts of which are controlled by both countries, though the two nations each claim in is theirs.
Middle East Eye
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Turkey backs Pakistan, Israel supports India and Gulf states look to mediate
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir, arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, on Friday. On Thursday, he was across the border in the Indian capital, New Delhi, where he met the country's foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Now, Jubeir is set to speak with Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and its army chief, General Asim Munir. The Saudi foreign minister's ambitious task is to de-escalate tensions between Pakistan and India. This will be an enormous challenge. The two nuclear-armed neighbours are on the brink of war, with neither side willing to appear as the first to back down. Yet, earlier this week, sources on both sides told Middle East Eye that neither wanted to see the situation escalate further. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters India launched a deadly attack on Pakistani territory on Wednesday morning, which Pakistan said killed at least 36 people, including civilians. India said Pakistani shelling killed at least 16 people, civilians among them, in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Cross-border clashes have continued since then and Pakistan has vowed to respond to the Indian attack. Hostilities ramped up last night as several Indian cities faced blackouts and the Indian government accused Pakistan of unsuccessfully launching attacks on Indian civilian infrastructure in 15 different locations. Pakistan strongly denied any involvement in these attacks. But the Pakistani military said it had killed 40 to 50 Indian soldiers in cross-border fighting. US takes the backseat Tensions began with a brutal attack by suspected rebels on Indian tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on 22 April. India blames the attack on Pakistan, while Islamabad denies any involvement. Indian air strikes in Pakistan: Tactical success or symbolic gesture? Read More » As tensions escalate, countries from the Middle East are among those playing a diplomatic role. Previously, the United States has taken centre stage in efforts at de-escalation, including when conflict erupted in 2016 and 2019. But US President Donald Trump has signalled that his administration favours a more hands-off approach, dismissively saying on Wednesday that "I just hope it ends very quickly" and that the two countries have been fighting for "centuries" (they were both founded in 1947). His vice president, JD Vance, was explicit on Thursday when he insisted that the conflict was "fundamentally none of our business". The US is an Indian ally, while Pakistan's main backer is China, and Chinese-made fighter jets shot down at least two Indian warplanes on Wednesday. Israel and Turkey Most countries, including those in the Middle East, have taken a firmly neutral stance and called for the cooling of hostilities. There are two notable exceptions: Israel and Turkey. Israel strongly backed India after the initial attack in April, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promising that "Israel stands with India in its fight against terrorism". The Israeli ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, declared that "Israel supports India's right to self-defence" after the Indian attack on Pakistan on Wednesday. Pakistan shoots down Israeli-made drones launched by India Read More » India and Israel have extensive military ties. The Pakistani military said it shot down 25 Harop drones that Israel launched into Pakistan on Thursday. An Indian government source confirmed to MEE that at least one Israeli drone was downed by Pakistan. Meanwhile, Turkey explicitly backed Pakistan on Wednesday and condemned India for taking "provocative steps" against the country and its civilians. Turkey's foreign ministry even accused India of "targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure". On Thursday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan backed Pakistan's call for a "neutral" investigation into the April attack on Indian tourists - a call that India has rejected. Like India and Israel, Pakistan and Turkey have strong military ties. A Turkish Air Force C-130 landed in Pakistan earlier this week, which Ankara said was just for refuelling. A Turkish naval warship also arrived at Karachi's port late last week, which Ankara said was a goodwill gesture. On Friday, the Indian military claimed that 300 to 400 Turkish drones were used to attack Indian cities on Thursday - claims Pakistan denied. Initial forensic analysis of the downed drones showed they were Turkish-made Asisguard Songar drones, an Indian military spokesperson said. Pakistan's drone fleet is known to include models from Turkey, as well as China and domestic manufacturers. Pakistan has warned it will attack India at a time of its choosing and it is likely that Turkish-made drones might be used. Saudi Arabia as mediator Other countries in the region, meanwhile, have fastidiously avoided appearing to take sides. The US' reluctance to take a leading mediating role between India and Pakistan has meant that Saudi Arabia has stepped into the spotlight. It is in this context that Jubeir, the kingdom's foreign minister, has gone to India and then Pakistan. A senior Pakistani government source told CNN on Friday that "Pakistan is giving space to diplomacy" by delaying an attack on India. The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have also urged restraint on both sides. British MP shares posts celebrating Indian strikes that killed civilians in Pakistan Read More » India's foreign affairs spokesperson said on Wednesday that Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had "expressed full support in India's fight against terrorism and all its actions to bring the perpetrators to justice". However, in an official statement, Qatar's foreign ministry called for "resolving the crisis through diplomatic channels" and stressed the "urgent need to keep communication channels open between India and Pakistan". The Gulf monarchies have strong economic ties with India and are home to large South Asian migrant communities. As such, they have a vested interest in seeing tensions de-escalate in South Asia. Other regional powers share this interest - including Iran, which borders Pakistan but has warmer relations with India. Earlier this week, Iran's foreign minister visited both Islamabad and New Delhi to offer Iranian help in de-escalation efforts. OIC backs Pakistan's call for plebiscite The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), made up of Muslim-majority nations, has urged de-escalation but backed Pakistan's position on Kashmir. After India's attack on Pakistan on Wednesday, the OIC issued a statement expressing "deep concern over the deteriorating security environment in South Asia" and calling India's allegations against Pakistan "unfounded". Significantly, the OIC said that the unresolved dispute over Kashmir was at the core of the issue. Conflict over the divided former princely state has caused three wars between India and Pakistan. Both countries accuse the other of occupying the region. India currently claims the region as "integral" to its sovereignty, while Pakistan calls for a plebiscite - including in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir - to give Kashmiris the right to self-determination. The OIC supported the Pakistani position by declaring that Kashmiris "continue to be denied their inalienable right to self-determination". India furiously hit back, with a government spokesperson saying it was "yet another attempt by Pakistan, a country that has long engaged in cross-border terrorism, to manipulate and misguide OIC to issue a self-serving statement".
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Amid Tensions With Pak… Saudi minister visits India
New Delhi: Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir arrived in New Delhi on an unannounced visit and met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday. Later, Jaishankar posted about the meeting with the Saudi leader saying, 'A good meeting with @AdelAljubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia this morning' 'Shared India's perspectives on firmly countering terrorism,' referring to the India's military strikes on Wednesday that targeted terrorist infrastructure at nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), he added.
