UN, ICRC warn of famine over Houthis’ ‘terrorists’ designation
US designation of Yemen’s Houthi rebels as ‘terrorists’ may also impede the flow of much-needed aid, agencies say.
The United Nations humanitarian chief has urged...
Syrian soldier killed in Israeli raid near Damascus
One Syrian soldier has been killed and several others wounded in an Israeli attack on a military position in the Damascus countryside near the...
Saudi women’s rights activist, who studied in Canada, sentenced to nearly...
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- It was clear that Loujain al-Hathloul intended to return home to Saudia Arabia to advocate for women’s rights after...
Netanyahu speaks with Morocco’s king, invites him to Israel
While welcoming the renewal of ties, King Mohammed VI said his country’s position on Palestine remains unchanged.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Morocco’s King...
What’s behind the latest GCC reconciliation efforts?
Reports of potential deal to end the Gulf dispute come ahead of upcoming GCC summit in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
At the start of 2020,...
Saudi Arabia’s economy shrinks for fifth consecutive quarter
Oil production cuts hit Saudi Arabia’s economy hard again, but the non-oil sector on which the kingdom is pinning its hopes for job growth...
What could a new ambassador mean for Turkey-Israel relations?
Reports indicate Turkey is to appoint an ambassador to Israel, suggesting a thaw after years of mutual antagonism.
Ankara, Turkey – Turkey’s fraught relationship with...
Iran’s Rouhani: No conditions or negotiations on nuclear deal
The US tried to include Iran’s missile programme and regional issues in the original nuclear deal but it is non-negotiable, president says.
Tehran, Iran –...
Turkey announces vaccination plan for Chinese CoronaVac
Health minister says early use authorisation will be granted after Turkish labs confirm the shots are safe. Turkey’s health minister has announced a plan...
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Who was the assassinated Iranian scientist?
Iranian scientist widely seen by Western intelligence as mastermind behind Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Prominent Iranian military scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, killed in...
Saudi Arabia denies reports of Netanyahu meeting MBS in the kingdom
Saudi Arabia on Monday denied Israeli media reports of landmark talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a...
US slaps Iran-related sanctions on Khamenei-linked foundation
Khamenei-linked foundation and Iran’s intelligence chief are the latest targets of Trump administration’s relentless ‘maximum pressure’ campaign of sanctions.
The administration of President Donald Trump...
UAE suspends issuance of visit visas to 12 countries including Pakistan,...
The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended the issuance of visit visas to a dozen countries, including Pakistan, until further notice, Foreign Office Spokesperson...
Iran urges US’s Biden to lift sanctions, rejoin nuclear deal
Iran Foreign Minister Zarif did not insist on any compensation from the US – unlike other Iranian leaders who demanded ‘damages’ for sanctions. Iranian...
Saudi Arabia allows foreign pilgrims to enter for Umrah
About 10,000 foreign pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah after a seven-month pause.
Some 10,000 foreign pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia to...
Libyan PM al-Serraj takes back resignation
Al-Serraj will remain in office until ongoing intra-Libyan political dialogue comes to an end, gov’t said. Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj has taken back...
Iran’s Khamenei condemns French ‘support’ of Prophet caricatures
Khamenei says France’s history shows its claims of championing human rights and freedom of expression are false. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali...
Egypt and Saudi business conditions improve, while UAE’s worsen
Concerns over unemployment and the specter of renewed lockdowns loom over Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE. Business activity in Egypt grew at its...
Iran hits back at US sanctions threat after arms embargo expiry
Iran says it will sell weapons to countries that ‘won’t misuse them’ and will employ them strictly for defence purpose. Tehran, Iran – Tehran...
Lebanon and Israel to hold ‘historic’ maritime border talks
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) naval ship is pictured in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura, close...
