Russia ready to act as 'intermediary' between Saudi Arabia and Iran
Russia is ready to serve as an intermediary to resolve the dispute between Saudi Arabia and Iran that saw the kingdom break off diplomatic...
Amid protests – Lebanon’s new Cabinet holds its first meeting
A new Cabinet has been announced last night in Lebanon, breaking a three-month-long political vacuum amid mass protests against the government.
President Michel Aoun, arrives...
Iraq looks to reopen oil pipeline through Saudi Arabia
Iraq is seeking to reopen its crude oil export pipeline through Saudi Arabia, shut in 1990, state newspaper Assababah reported citing an unidentified Iraqi...
Qatar names new foreign minister in cabinet reshuffle
Qatar’s emir on Wednesday ordered a cabinet reshuffle in which he named a new foreign minister, according to state news agency QNA.
Foreign minister Khalid...
Erdogan eyes new constitution, powerful presidency
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday it was wrong to view his desire for a new constitution and a more powerful presidency as...
Saudi Arabia took part in weekend air strikes against ISIS
Saudi Arabia participated in air strikes as part of a U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State (ISIS) militants over the weekend, a U.S. Department of...
Turkey renews threat against Cyprus offshore gas exploration
Turkey's prime minister has renewed a threat against efforts to search for offshore gas around Cyprus.
Turkey opposes what it says are "unilateral" efforts to...
Politicians and celebs deny abuse of offshore accounts
The president of Ukraine became the latest prominent politician to deny wrongdoing Wednesday after his name was linked to secretive offshore accounts arranged by...
US special forces traveling 'very soon' to Syria
Dozens of US special operations forces will arrive in Syria "very soon," as promised by President Barack Obama's administration, a senior official said Sunday.
The...
White House dropped $10 million claim in Iran prisoner deal
Nader Modanlo was facing five more years in federal prison when he got an extraordinary offer: U.S. President Barack Obama was ready to commute...
