Bloomberg Qatar delivered its official response to the 13 demands made by the Saudi-led coalition that cut diplomatic and transport links with the country, Al Arabiya news channel reported, as President Donald Trump and Kuwait’s emir stepped up efforts to resolve the month-long crisis. Al Arabiya gave no details of the reply. The coalition, which also includes the UAE, Bahrain …

BAGHDAD / Reuters A suicide bomber dressed as a veiled woman killed 14 people and wounded 13 others in a displacement camp west of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, security sources said in a statement. IS extremists, who have been facing mounting US-backed offensives in Iraq and neighbouring Syria, claimed responsibility for the assault. The camp known as ‘kilo 60’ houses …

ADDIS ABABA / WAM Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday that he is ready for a historical peace deal with Israel based on a two-state solution, the WAFA News Agency has reported. “We are waiting for Israel to respond to the initiative of the US President Donald Trump for a historical peace deal based on a two-state solution,” said …