9 killed in Baghdad mosque bombing, claimed by ISIS
A suicide bomb attack claimed by Islamic State (ISIS) killed at least nine people following Friday prayers at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in southwestern...
Bahrain says Gulf Arabs serious about standing up to Iran
Bahrain's foreign minister said on Friday that Gulf Arab states were prepared to confront Iran over its foreign policy and Tehran should drop its...
Saudi security forces foil attack on Shiite mosque in Qatif
Saudi security forces have foiled a planned suicide attack on a mosque in the Qatif region in eastern Saudi Arabia, where many Shi'ite Muslims...
Syria ceasefire called upon to tackle virus threat
The government in Damascus has so far only reported one case of COVID-19 but fears are high that the virus could spread rapidly among...
ISIS eyes oil as it advances to Libyan interior: French minister
French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Monday that the Islamic State group was spreading from its stronghold on the Libyan coast to...
Turkey strongly condemns North Cyprus head
On Saturday, Turkey strongly condemned comments by the leader of breakaway northern Cyprus, Mustafa Akinci, who said the prospect of annexation by Ankara was...
Syrian opposition choose ex-PM to represent them at peace talks
Members of a Syrian opposition body set up in Saudi Arabia last week chose former prime minister Riad Hijab on Thursday to represent them...
OPEC watching Iran and Russia, unlikely to cut output in June
OPEC is very unlikely to cut output at its next meeting in June, even if prices remain extremely low, according to OPEC sources and...
California shooters discussed martyrdom even before meeting
A couple who massacred 14 people at a California holiday party were discussing martyrdom online before they met in person and married, FBI Director...
Steps for women's rights and democracy in Saudi Arabia poll
Saudi Arabian women are running for election and voting for the first time on Dec. 12. Their enfranchisement marks a step towards democracy and gender...
