Syria regains World Bank funding after Saudi Arabia and Qatar pay $15.5 million debt
Syria regains World Bank funding after Saudi Arabia and Qatar pay $15.5 million debt
At a recent conference in Doha, Qatar's Prime Minister spoke about the momentum for Gaza ceasefire talks after the US election. The situation in the region remains dire, while Syria faces rising tensions and a shift in rebel control over key cities.
At a recent conference in Doha, Qatar's Prime Minister highlighted the renewed momentum for ceasefire talks in Gaza following the recent US election. While the situation in Gaza remains dire, the escalating tensions in Syria also pose significant concerns, with shifts in rebel control over key cities intensifying the regional crisis.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, speaking at the Doha Forum, emphasized the growing need for dialogue in Syria. He noted that various groups, including the leadership, have been reluctant to engage in compromise, believing they were on the brink of victory. However, he stressed that there is still time for negotiations, urging the international community to push for a political settlement to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke about the diplomatic momentum building for a Gaza ceasefire following the US election. He noted that while there may be differences in approach between the outgoing and incoming US administrations, there is no disagreement on the shared goal to end the war. This reflects a shift in diplomatic focus, which has gathered pace in recent weeks.
The Prime Minister also warned about the broader regional risks stemming from the Gaza conflict, particularly its potential to destabilize neighboring areas like Lebanon. He stressed that the situation in Gaza could have far-reaching consequences for the entire region, with tensions already escalating in places like Lebanon and the Red Sea.
The war in Gaza has now entered its 15th month, leaving much of the region in ruins and causing significant loss of life. According to Gaza health authorities, more than 44,000 Palestinians have been killed, and Israeli forces continue their military operations aimed at neutralizing Hamas and securing the release of hostages taken by the group. As the conflict persists, international leaders continue to seek diplomatic solutions to bring an end to the violence and avoid further destabilization of the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
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