A few hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire deal with the Houthis in early May, Mohammed Abdulsalam, the chief Houthi negotiator, said that “the agreement doesn’t include Israel in any way, shape or form”. The US deal, brokered by Oman, which is also mediating US-Iran nuclear talks, …

Despite longstanding ideological and political differences, Tehran is working to rebuild ties with Egypt and Bahrain, hoping to ease regional tensions. Recent remarks by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about restoring relations with Bahrain and Egypt have once again drawn attention to Iran’s strained diplomacy in the region. The comments …

Kosovo continues to face significant obstacles on its path to EU membership. To move forward, Prishtina must revive its dialogue with Belgrade, while the union should provide a clear road map for easing its punitive measures against the country. Kosovo has lately ceased to generate angst-ridden headlines in international media. …