Iran slams Arab League’s support for UAE sovereignty over disputed islands

The islands of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunb in the Strait of Hormuz were seized by the Iranian navy in 1971.

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Iraqi foreign ministry says ’surprised’ by absence of Arab leaders at Baghdad summit

The 34th Arab League summit commenced in Baghdad on Saturday, featuring low-level representation from most Arab countries, which sent only their representatives. Those who did attend departed early, including Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

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From high-profile snubs to early leavers: Baghdad's disastrous summit

After nearly six months of preparations and millions of dollars spent, the Arab League summit hosted in Baghdad, and hailed by Iraqi authorities ended in disaster with only five of over 20 Arab head of states, and none but one from Gulf states, attending.

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Sudani meets regional and global leaders at Baghdad Arab summit

On the sidelines of the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani held separate meetings with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

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Syrian FM hails sanctions relief, stresses unity at Baghdad summit

 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Saturday praised the US decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a key step toward recovery, while urging Arab states to unite in support of regional stability, reconciliation, and an inclusive future for Syria.

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Iraq pledges $40 million to Gaza and Lebanon during Baghdad summit

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani promised $20 million each in reconstruction aid to Gaza and Lebanon during the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad.

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Leaders gather in Baghdad for Arab League summit

Representatives of Arab countries and international organizations are assembling in the Iraqi capital for the 34th Arab League summit, with discussions regarding Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza and the new government in Syria set to be the most salient topics on the agenda.

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More than half of Arab leaders will attend Baghdad summit: Official

Baghdad will host the 34th Arab League Summit on May 17, with more than half of the Arab world’s leaders expected to attend, according to a government official.

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Maliki urges Arab unity ahead of Baghdad summit

Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki on Wednesday called on Arab nations to show solidarity and focus on shared challenges, ahead of the upcoming Arab League summit taking place in Baghdad on Saturday.

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