China-linked ships were permitted through the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces as Trump and Xi held what the US president described as “extremely positive”. Iranian media reported that Tehran allowed Chinese vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump praised “extremely positive” talks with …

The UAE and Israel are making conflicting claims about an alleged visit by Israeli PM Netanyahu to the Gulf state – what do we know so far? Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly greeted in the UAE ‘with the honour of kings’ [Getty] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday …

The first gathering in a decade by the Palestinian Authority’s dominant party will cast light on a post-Abbas future and governance in Gaza, among other issues. On May 14, Fatah launched its eighth General Conference, which will culminate in the election of officials to lead its various governing bodies. Because …