US calls first Saudi poll open to women ‘historic milestone’
The United States on Sunday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s first ever election open to female voters and candidates, calling it a historic milestone.
At least 20...
Iran is the top child executioner in the world
Iran is the world's most prolific executioner of children, Amnesty International said on Tuesday, accusing the Islamic republic of using torture and ill-treatment to...
Saudi crown prince favours extending OPEC production limits
Saudi Arabia's crown prince says his country supports extending an agreement by major oil producers to limit output beyond next March.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
UAE soldier killed in southern Saudi: military
Abu Dhabi, Oct 27, 2017 (AFP) - An Emirati soldier has been killed in southern Saudi Arabia while taking part in the Saudi-led campaign...
Saudi Arabia announces Yemen prisoner exchange
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it exchanged prisoners with its foes in Yemen's Houthi movement and that a calm was holding along their border,...
Al-Maliki thugs force top Saudi paper to halt Iraq operation
JEDDAH: Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, sister publication of Arab News, has announced that it is shutting down operations temporarily in Iraq because of repeated harassment...
Iran could decide fate of first global oil deal for 15 years
The fate of the first global oil deal in 15 years could be decided on Wednesday when OPEC members travel to Iran to persuade...
Saudi Arabia criticises U.N. over Yemen blacklisting
Saudi Arabia has rejected a United Nations report that criticised the military coalition it is leading in Yemen, saying it was based primarily on...
Turkey's Erdogan says new constitution should be priority for parliament
Turkey's parliament should prioritise discussions on a new constitution, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, in his first major speech since the ruling AK...
Ex-Guantanamo detainee calls for UK inquiry into abuses
The last British resident held at Guantanamo Bay says former Prime Minister Tony Blair and other senior officials should be granted legal immunity to...
