Top U.S. general: Iraq did not ask for Russian strikes
U.S. Marine General Joseph Dunford played down the chances of any Russian air campaign in Iraq in the near future as he made his...
Minister disowns comment that UAE's role in Yemen is over
A top diplomat in the United Arab Emirates stepped back early Friday from his previous comments that the country's part in the Saudi-led war...
Landmines slow Yemen loyalists’ advance on Taez
Landmines planted by Shiite rebels in Yemen have slowed the advance of pro-government forces attempting to recapture the southwestern province of Taez, military officials...
Abu Dhabi's Louvre becomes museum 'on the sea'
Abu Dhabi's Louvre museum has been surrounded by sea water in a major step towards completion of the ambitious project, the developer said Tuesday.
The...
Syrian visitors in Saudi Arabia to get temporary work permits
Syrians staying in Saudi Arabia on visit visa may soon be granted temporary work permits to take jobs at the private sector, Al-Hayat newspaper...
Poor conditions prevail in Lebanon refugee camps
With at least 1.5 million Syrians who have fled the war, Lebanon is home to tens of thousands of refugees in camps that over...
Arab League: “Israeli annexation could ignite a religious war”
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the Arab League warned a high-level U.N. meeting Wednesday that Israel’s annexation of parts of the West...
Putin, Obama call for de-escalation of Saudi-Iranian tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by telephone on Wednesday and called for an easing of tensions between and Iran...
Houthis blocking supply routes: UN
A senior UN official has accused the Houthi group of obstructing the delivery of humanitarian supplies to civilians in Taiz and warned that up...
Arab solidarity, fear of Iran bring hi-tech Gulf troops to Yemen desert
Yemen war proving tough test for well-armed Gulf Arabs * Houthi missile killed 60 Gulf Arab troops this month * UAE has duty to...
