Libyan lawmakers say majority back unity plan, but no vote yet
Libya's internationally recognised parliament, which was forced out of the capital by factional violence, failed to vote for a unity government this week, but...
Iran and Saudi should reduce tension – Iran deputy FM
Iran and Saudi Arabia should take every step to de-escalate the tension between them, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Monday.
Tensions between the regional...
Israel selling Uzi-maker IMI Systems to private firm
Israel is selling state-owned IMI Systems, maker of the Uzi submachine gun, to defence company Elbit Systems for more than half a billion dollars,...
Palestinians faces lack of international support
Over a lack of international support, the Palestinians have abandoned their request for a vote at the UN Security Council Tuesday on rejecting the...
Russia and Turkey refuse to back down in row over jet downing
Russia sent an advanced missile system to Syria on Wednesday to protect its jets operating there and pledged its air force would keep flying...
Saudi-led forces advance towards Yemen’s besieged Taez
Saudi-led coalition forces advanced on Monday towards Yemen’s third city Taez after sending major reinforcements in a bid to break a months-long siege by...
Court orders release of Mubarak’s sons: Egypt
An Egyptian court ordered the release of ousted president Hosni Mubarak's two sons on Monday, who were sentenced to three years in jail for...
India's prime minister in Saudi Arabia for first visit
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Saudi King Salman on Sunday during his first official visit to the kingdom, home to a large...
The prospects for improved Saudi-Israeli relations
The World Jewish Congress sent a letter to the Saudi King expressing their sorrow over the tragic loss of life in Mecca. Can this...
New Saudi performance centre adds to Prince Mohammad bin Salman's power
Hit by falling oil prices, Saudi Arabia has set up a new body that aims to improve the efficiency of government agencies while giving...
