Germany welcomes 34-state Islamic military alliance against terrorism
Germany's defense minister said on Tuesday she welcomed Saudi Arabia's announcement of the formation of a 34-state Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism.
Ursula von...
Yemen talks begin in Switzerland as ceasefire takes effect
U.N.-brokered peace talks between Yemen's internationally recognized government and the country's Shiite rebels started on Tuesday in Switzerland as the guns went quiet across...
Egypt's defence minister meets with Saudi Ambassador ahead of Saudi coalition announcement
Egypt's defence minister Sedki Sobhi met with Saudi Ambassador Ahmed Ben Abdel-Aziz Qattan Monday, hours before Saudi Arabia announced the formation of an Islamic...
Pro-government forces take Yemen Island before ceasefire
Yemeni security officials say pro-government forces backed by Saudi-led airstrikes took an island in the Red Sea from Shiite militias, just hours before a...
Syria regime recaptures key airbase near Damascus
Syrian troops recaptured a military airport and nearby town east of Damascus on Monday, more than three years after they were overrun by opposition...
U.N. watchdog set to close nuclear weapons probe of Iran
The U.N. nuclear watchdog is expected on Tuesday to close its 12-year investigation into whether Iran had a secret nuclear weapons program, a key...
Yemen ceasefire takes effect as U.N. talks open
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen said on Tuesday that a ceasefire had begun at noon (0900 GMT) as scheduled.
Coalition spokesman...
U.S. defense chief seeks more Turkish help against Islamic State
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter urged Turkey on Tuesday to do more to help destroy Islamic State militants as he kicked off a tour...
Obama warns ISIS leaders ‘you are next’
U.S. President Barack Obama voiced renewed determination to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group Monday, vowing to win back territory...
Kerry in Moscow to explore Syria peace process
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Moscow on Tuesday to try and narrow differences with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the role...
