Russian battleship seen entering Port Sudan

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Updated 01 May 2021
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Russian battleship seen entering Port Sudan

DUBAI: A Russian battleship has entered Port Sudan days after it was announced that the Russian naval base project was suspended, Sudanese media reported Saturday. 

It was reported that Sudan had suspended plans for Russia to open a naval logistics base in a key Red Sea port. The news was denied by Moscow.


US reports constructive talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza plan

Updated 25 January 2026
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US reports constructive talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza plan

  • Talks were held on Saturday

WASHINGTON: US officials’ discussions with Israeli Prime ​Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for ‌Gaza were ‌constructive, ‌Special ⁠Envoy ​Steve ‌Witkoff said on Sunday.

“The United States and Israel maintain a strong and longstanding relationship ⁠built on close ‌coordination and shared priorities. ‍The ‍discussion was ‍constructive and positive, with both sides aligned on next steps ​and the importance of continued cooperation on ⁠all matters critical to the region,” Witkoff said in an X post.

The talks were held on Saturday, he said.