Suicide bombings in and around Iraqi capital kill 27 people
Two suicide attacks in and around the Iraqi capital on Thursday killed at least 27 people and wounded dozens, officials said.
The deadliest attack took...
Syria’s skies crowded with multiple air forces
The skies over Syria are increasingly crowded — and increasingly dangerous. The air forces of multiple countries are on the attack, often at cross...
Several killed and wounded in east Lebanon blast
Several people were killed or wounded in an explosion in the eastern Lebanese town of Arsal on the border with Syria on Thursday, a...
Erdogan says Turkey has proof of Russian involvement in ISIS oil trade
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said Turkey had proof Russia was involved in illegal oil trade with the Islamic State (ISIS) group in...
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...
