Shaibani Says Agreed with Salam on Ending Suffering of Syrian Detainees in Lebanon 

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani addresses the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, 2025. (AFP)
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani addresses the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, 2025. (AFP)
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Shaibani Says Agreed with Salam on Ending Suffering of Syrian Detainees in Lebanon 

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani addresses the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, 2025. (AFP)
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani addresses the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, 2025. (AFP)

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Sunday he has reached an agreement with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam “on the need to speed up ending the suffering of Syrians held at Roumieh prison.”

They pledged to take practical steps to that end, the FM wrote on X after meeting with Salam.

Shaibani underlined the Syrian government’s “absolute keenness on resolving this file as soon as possible,” warning however that some of the consequences of the Syrian war could persist “for some time”.



Arab League Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of US-Iran MoU

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Arab League Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement of US-Iran MoU

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, paving the way for its formal signing on June 19, with the aim of reaching a sustainable ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement issued today, Aboul Gheit expressed hope that this development would represent an important step toward ending Iranian and Israeli attacks on Arab territories and creating the conditions for launching a process that would end the war and achieve lasting stability in the region, SPA reported.

He warned of Israel's continued efforts to undermine the agreement and perpetuate a state of ongoing conflict, while commending the diplomatic efforts made by Arab, regional, and international parties to reach the MoU.

The secretary-general called on the concerned parties to approach the next phase of negotiations in a positive spirit and work toward a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

He stressed that any final agreement must respect the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Arab states and take into account legitimate Arab demands for achieving security in the region.


Arab Parliament Speaker Welcomes US-Iran Agreement

Arab Parliament Speaker Welcomes US-Iran Agreement
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Arab Parliament Speaker Welcomes US-Iran Agreement

Arab Parliament Speaker Welcomes US-Iran Agreement

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Yamahi welcomed the preliminary agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a positive step toward de-escalating tensions in the region and enhancing security and stability at the regional and international levels, SPA reported.

In a statement today, Al-Yamahi praised the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all regional and international parties that contributed to bridging viewpoints and supporting the diplomatic endeavors that led to this agreement, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting regional security and stability.

He stressed that any final and permanent agreement must take into account the security interests of Arab states, foremost among them the Arab Gulf states, and be based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.

Al-Yamahi reaffirmed the Arab Parliament's support for all peaceful initiatives aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue and negotiation in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.


UKMTO: Container Vessel Fired upon and Boarding Attempted by Skiff off Yemen Coast

Patrol boats affiliated with the Yemeni coast guard off the port of Mokha in the southern Red Sea (Saba News Agency)
Patrol boats affiliated with the Yemeni coast guard off the port of Mokha in the southern Red Sea (Saba News Agency)
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UKMTO: Container Vessel Fired upon and Boarding Attempted by Skiff off Yemen Coast

Patrol boats affiliated with the Yemeni coast guard off the port of Mokha in the southern Red Sea (Saba News Agency)
Patrol boats affiliated with the Yemeni coast guard off the port of Mokha in the southern Red Sea (Saba News Agency)

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report on Monday ‌that ‌a container ‌vessel was ⁠approached and fired upon ⁠by a small skiff 14 ⁠nautical miles south ‌off the ‌coast of ‌Yemen, ‌with an attempted boarding.

Authorities are investigating, ‌and vessels are advised ⁠to transit ⁠with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, it said.