Israeli media reports claim several Arab leaders have privately urged US President Donald Trump to reconsider his support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reportedly viewing Netanyahu's government as an obstacle to broader Middle East diplomatic efforts. The reports come as discussions continue over Trump's regional plans and Israel's upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called for progress on normalising ties with Saudi Arabia, expressing hope for closer relations with Riyadh. Saudi Arabia had paused normalisation talks with Israel following the Gaza war and has maintained that any agreement depends on progress toward establishing an independent Palestinian state.

Israel-Saudi peace deal back in focus | Arab leaders raise concerns over Netanyahu

In 2023, approximately 66.1 million people—about 14 per cent of the region’s population—suffered from hunger. 



WION Data Lab: UN report highlights hunger levels in the Arab world worsening at alarming rates

Hunger is at a record high in the Arab region, with alarming levels of food insecurity and malnutrition, revealed a new report from Unthe ited Nations. The region is unlikely to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to food security and nutrition by 2030, said the report, '2024 Near East and North Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition' , which covered 22 countries in West Asia, North, and East Africa.

A new opinion poll published earlier this week showed that 67 per cent of the Arab world said that Hamas' attack against Israel on Oct 7 was legitimate. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post on Saturday (Jan 13), the poll was carried out by the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies on Wednesday.

Israel-Hamas war: 67% of Arab world says Hamas’ Oct 7 attack was legitimate, poll shows

Our past often determines our present circumstances. The ongoing turmoil in West Asia bears testimony to it. As the Israel-Hamas war continues, market watchers are worried about the conflict's cascading effect on oil prices and the global economy.

Flashback Friday: 50 years later, the impact of 1973 oil crisis continues to be felt

China's Belt & Road initiative has a new challenger. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. What does the project entail? Which countries have joined it? Can IMEC counter the BRI? Molly Gambhir tells you all that you need to know.

Gravitas Plus: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Explained | Can IMEC counter BRI?

Vikram Chandra explores the geo-political dimensions of the strategic India-Middle East- Europe trade corridor that would link South Asia to Europe through Israel and Saudi Arabia with former Ambassador Ajit Kumar and political analyst Dr. Waiel Awwad.

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Decoding shift in India-Middle East ties; significance of India in Arab world | The India Story

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad is attending the Arab League Summit in Jeddah. Iran has hailed the reinstatement of the country into the bloc.

Syria President gets warm welcome from Saudi crown prince

India is countering China's influence in the Arab world with a major communication project that aims to inter-connect West Asia via railway networks and connect the region to India through shipping lanes. The ambitious project will bring West Asia closer to India.

Gravitas: India counters China's influence in the Arab world

West Asia has been showing signals of change recently, and the change is now profound. Syria has been re-admitted to the Arab League of Nations, ending a 12-year period of political seclusion.

Syria's 12 years of political isolation ends

More than ten years after Syria was isolated globally due to the president's ruthless crackdown on widespread uprisings against his authority, the Syrian foreign minister visited Algeria as part of efforts to reestablish diplomatic ties in the Arab world.

Syria makes efforts to revive diplomatic relationships in Arab world

Tunisia has become the first Arab country to appoint a female prime minister, with President Kais Saied naming Najla Bouden Romdhane as the top post.

Najla Bouden Romdhan will be the Arab world's 1st woman leader

The Arab world appears to be undergoing some significant changes, notably in terms of women's empowerment. Tunisia has become the first Arab country to appoint a female prime minister, with President Kais Saied naming Najla Bouden Romdhane for the top post.

Najla Bouden Romdhan: Tunisia becomes the first Arab country to have a woman Prime Minister

Bashar al-Assad's isolation is finally over.Gulf states are warming up to the leader and it looks like Syria is ready to be friends with the Arab world. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look what led to this change.

The West Asia Post: Assad Is Friends With the Arab World Again

On Wednesday, Indian External Affairs Minister was in West Asia. He was meeting top leaders of the gulf world. Pakistan on the other hand was getting snubbed overtime.

Arab world witnesses a reset, moves closer to India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday outlined that before the abrogation of Article 370 Jammu and Kashmir were in a mess while adding that the restrictions were imposed in the region to prevent loss of lives following the stripping of special status.

Kashmir was a mess before August 5: Jaishankar on Article 370

India's relations with the Arab world as well as other Muslim-majority nations has improved under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.

India's relations with Arab world, other Muslim nations has improved under Modi: Sushma Swaraj

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LGBT radio goes online in Tunisia despite threats

Trump's recognition of Jerusalem has infuriated the Arab world and upset Western allies, who say it is a blow to peace efforts and risks sparking more violence in the region.

Arab foreign ministers say no peace without a 'free' Jerusalem

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Israel-Saudi peace deal back in focus | Arab leaders raise concerns over Netanyahu

WION Data Lab: UN report highlights hunger levels in the Arab world worsening at alarming rates

WION Data Lab: UN report highlights hunger levels in the Arab world worsening at alarming rates

Israel-Hamas war: 67% of Arab world says Hamas’ Oct 7 attack was legitimate, poll shows

Flashback Friday: 50 years later, the impact of 1973 oil crisis continues to be felt

Gravitas Plus: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Explained | Can IMEC counter BRI?

Reviving India's old 'spice route' | IMEC: Most tangible outcome of G20? | The India Story

Decoding shift in India-Middle East ties; significance of India in Arab world | The India Story

Syria President gets warm welcome from Saudi crown prince

Gravitas: India counters China's influence in the Arab world

Syria's 12 years of political isolation ends

Syria makes efforts to revive diplomatic relationships in Arab world

Najla Bouden Romdhan will be the Arab world's 1st woman leader

Najla Bouden Romdhan: Tunisia becomes the first Arab country to have a woman Prime Minister

The West Asia Post: Assad Is Friends With the Arab World Again

Arab world witnesses a reset, moves closer to India

Kashmir was a mess before August 5: Jaishankar on Article 370

India's relations with Arab world, other Muslim nations has improved under Modi: Sushma Swaraj

LGBT radio goes online in Tunisia despite threats

Arab foreign ministers say no peace without a 'free' Jerusalem