After a three-week stalemate of Intra-Afghan negotiations in Qatar and the unprecedented increase of violence on the battlefields, Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative, has been back to Doha, tweeting that he has headed to the region to meet with partners on Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace negotiations and prospects for increased regional connectivity, trade and development following the peace agreement.

Amnesty to halt work in India due to government 'witch-hunt'. Authorities froze bank accounts after criticism of government’s human rights record. (The Guardian 29th Sep 2020)

Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the ruler of Kuwait passed away on 29th September 2020 at the age of 91 when undergoing treatment in the U.S. His death was received with condolences from leaders all over the world including the U.S and Israel. He was known famously as the “wise man of the region” by his Arab counterparts. [1] [2]

WASHINGTON — When challenged over why the United States has continued to assist Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab nations in a bombing campaign that has killed thousands of civilians in Yemen, Trump administration officials have often responded that American involvement is helping to hold down unnecessary casualties by advising the Saudis and their allies on targeting and rules of engagement. (NY Times).