Middle East
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: We are working on release of Russians held by Hamas
Since the war started on October 7, Russia has regularly criticized Israel and urged a ceasefire
Senior Hamas official congratulates Putin on his victory in election, hopes to develop cooperation
After 100% of the vote was tallied by Russian election commissions, incumbent head of state Vladimir Putin won with 87.28% of the vote
Mossad chief Barnea leaves Qatar, negotiations to continue
Barnea arrived with the Israeli team in Doha on Monday for two weeks of indirect negotiations through the Qatari premier and Egyptian officials
Erdogan to visit Iraq for first time in 12 years; talks on Suez Canal alternative planned
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced plans for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Iraq in late April, marking the first visit in 12 years.
US Secretary of State to visit Middle East for sixth time since October
The US State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is currently in South Korea, will travel to the Middle East on March 20.
UN Chief and Saudi Heir discuss Gaza crisis
On March 18, Guterres presented a report prepared by the UN, which stated that famine had occurred in the Gaza Strip.
IDF destroys Hezbollah and Iranian militia weapon depots north of Damascus, SOHR reports
On the night of March 19, the Israeli Air Force conducted two airstrikes on positions held by the regular Syrian army and Hezbollah in the Qalamun mountains, located north of Damascus.