US President Barack Obama has thanked Australia for being a close friend and ally and has urged both nations to seize future opportunities in the Asia-Pacific. The president on Saturday said despite wars raging across the globe, the world was a much safer place for people living in the most amazing time in history. Asia […]
China counters U.S. “pivot” at summit with ‘Asia-Pacific dream’ and 2 new “Silk Roads”
China’s President Xi Jinping has a new vision for Asia, with his country at the center of affairs. It embodies what he calls the “Asia-Pacific dream” and two new “Silk Roads” and is backed by tens of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment, a proposed free-trade zone and vigorous diplomatic engagement. It is already shaping […]
Egyptian president ‘did not discuss boosting ties with Iran’
Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi made no mention of resuming ties with Iran during a recent visit to Tehran, his spokesman Yassir Ali said on Sunday, denying statements by Iranian officials.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) suspends Syria
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation suspended Syria’s membership early on Thursday at a summit of Muslim leaders in Mecca, citing President Bashar al-Assad’s violent suppression of the Syrian revolt.
Saudi King invites Iran’s President to Islamic summit in Mecca
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has sent an invitation to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to attend an emergency Islamic summit in Mecca later this month, according to Saudi state news agency (SPA). SPA reported that the invitation was delivered by the Saudi Ambassador to Iran Mohammed al-Kilabi during a meeting with the Head of the […]
Lebanon Muslim leaders held a summit in Beirut
On the occasion marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, a Muslim spiritual summit was called for by the Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic Mohammad Sheikh Rashid Qabbani and was held on Saturday at Dar al-Fatwa, National News Agency reported.
Could this be the last Summit of the Americas?
Could this weekend’s gathering of about 30 Western Hemisphere leaders be the last Summit of the Americas? The question hung in the air as the leaders convened Sunday for a private morning retreat. Washington, backed by Canada, was standing fast against
Sakr denies saying a deal was reached during summit
Lebanese MP Okab Sakr issued a statement denying earlier reports quoting him that a major deal involving Hezbollah during Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdel Aziz and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s visits to Lebanon was reached. Sakr stressed that the reports of a deal are unfounded.
Lebanon’s historic summit in pictures
The historic summit between the leaders of Lebanon , Syria and Saudi Arabia was concluded four hours after the arrival of the visiting leaders.
Saudi, Syrian leaders in Beirut for summit talks
Saudi Arabia’s king Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz and Syria’s president Bashar al- Assad arrived in Beirut aboard the same plane at about 2 pm Beirut time Friday , for talks with Lebanese officials aimed at defusing tension.