Afghan official warns Taliban on staying out of peace talks
A senior Afghan official on Tuesday warned the Taliban against staying out of the peace process with the government in Kabul, saying that insurgents...
Saudi Arabia suspends Iran's Mahan Air license to use its air space
Saudi Arabia has suspended licenses granted to Iran's Mahan Air to fly through its air space or land at its airports due to violations...
Gulf leaders decry ‘racist’ rhetoric against Muslims
Gulf Arab leaders condemned “hostile, racist” remarks against Muslims and Syrian refugees in a statement issued on Thursday, days after Republican presidential candidate Donald...
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...
US general: Iraqi tensions divert resources from IS fight
US general: Iraqi tensions divert resources from IS fight
BAGHDAD (AP) — The top U.S. general in Iraq says the fallout from last month's Kurdish...
Al-Khodari: Saudi construction sector faces tough times ahead
Saudi Arabia's construction industry faces difficult times ahead as the prospect of state budget cuts adds to painful labour reforms, according to major builder...
Suicide car bomb explodes outside Yemeni presidential residence in Aden
A suicide car bomb detonated outside Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Rabbu Hadi's residence in the southern city of Aden on Thursday, a local official...
Syrian opposition says cannot attend talks if third party joins
A Syrian opposition council formed in Riyadh last month said on Wednesday it will not attend peace negotiations if a third party joins the...
Egypt begins long-awaited parliamentary election
Egyptians began voting in a long-awaited parliamentary election on Sunday, the final step in a process that was meant to put the country back...
U.S. Treasury official warns allies of Iran’s financial dealings
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday called on U.S. allies, partners and the private sector to work harder to ensure Iran does not exploit...
