Arab League

King Abdullah’s UN attack on Israel overlooks Jordan’s own troubled history - opinion

Standing at the UN podium vilifying Israel, King Abdullah might have borne in mind the adage: “People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”

Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.
Arab foreign ministers attend a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee on the situation in Jerusalem, in Amman Wednesday, 5th August 2026, 16:46

Arab League adopts resolution rejecting Hezbollah military activities in Lebanon - report

Syria's interim foreign minister Asaad Shaibani attends a meeting of the Council of Arab Foreign Ministers at the Arab League headquarters in central Cairo on September 7, 2026.

Syria still committed to diplomatic option with Israel, FM Shaibani tells Arab League - report

Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella speaks before visiting sites damaged by Monday's earthquake, in Manizales, Colombia, August 11, 2026.

Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights


The Arab League walks a tightrope - opinion

Palestinian aspirations and the Abraham Accords were not the only delicate issues that the league failed to confront head-on. Another issue is the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 LEADERS PARTICIPATING in the Arab League Summit in Algiers, last week, pose for a group portrait.

Arab League summit returns, with low expectations for decisive results

Divisive Abraham Accords not on agenda but Palestinian issue front and center at first meeting since COVID outbreak

Flags of Arab League member countries on display at Beirut's Phoenicia Hotel, Lebanon January 18, 2019

Biden administration expands penalties for complying with Arab League boycott of Israel

The Biden administration will enhance penalties for compliance with the decades-old Arab League boycott of Israel.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem, July 14, 2022

Syria FM to attend Algeria 60th independence celebration - analysis

The important event will include a large military parade and has important implications for the region.

 Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad attends a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia February 21, 2022.

Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israeli leaders have said they are ensuring freedom of worship for all religions in Jerusalem.

The Arab League’s foreign ministers meet in Cairo February 1 after US President Donald Trump announced his Middle East peace plan

Erdogan to urge Putin, Zelensky to take steps on Crimea, Donbas

Russian Foreign Minister: Some progress had been made at peace talks with Ukraine and Moscow is preparing its response to Ukrainian proposals.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrives for a news conference with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran and Vladimir Putin of Russia following their meeting in Tehran, Iran September 7, 2018

Is Iran worried that Syria will return to the Arab League? - analysis

The return of Syria could happen due to the policy changes of some Gulf countries.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit, Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf attend the 30th Arab Summit in Tunis, Tunisia March 31, 2019

Arab League holds talks in Lebanon over Gulf row

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said he welcomed any Arab League initiative to restore ties with Saudi Arabia.

The Arab League’s foreign ministers meet in Cairo February 1 after US President Donald Trump announced his Middle East peace plan

Israel in talks to normalize ties with Comoros

Comoros is a Muslim-majority member of the Arab League and the only Arab country entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

 View of Comoros taken during ISS Expedition 56.

Is Syria returning to the Arab fold? - opinion

If the gas project goes through, it could accelerate Syria’s return to the Arab fold, a trend emerging gradually over the past two years.

A PICTURE of Syria’s President Bashar Assad hangs outside the parliament building in Damascus in April.