7 killed in Jordan raid had ties to ISIS, planned attacks
Seven men killed in armed clashes with Jordanian special forces had ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group and had planned attacks on...
A vast push to international sports in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia this week hosts the world's richest horse race in the latest international sports events.
The Saudi Cup, expected to attract about 10,000 spectators,...
Netanyahu announces plans for 3,000 new settlements near east Jerusalem
Under Trump's Mideast vision, Israel would retain full control of the city and its venerated holy sites. The Palestinians would get a capital in...
Qatar launches probe after rains exposed poor construction
Qatar has launched an investigation after heavy rains exposed poor construction in a country set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a deluge...
Saudi-led coalition will work to avoid Yemen civilian deaths
A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen regrets civilian deaths, which it says are unintentional, and is improving its targeting mechanisms with Western help, the...
As visitors stay home, Iraqi Kurdistan tourism collapses
Al-Amadiyah (AFP) In a normal year, Ahmed Hazem's mountainside restaurant would be teeming with tourists. But a nationwide curfew aimed at combatting the novel...
Turkey unsettled by "anti-Islamic" messages in U.S. presidency race
Turkey is unsettled by "anti-Islamic" messages in the U.S. presidential race, in which the Republican front runner called for a ban on foreign Muslims,...
Syrian government forces battle rebels near Aleppo, city areas shelled
Syrian government forces and their allies clashed with insurgents near Aleppo on Monday and warplanes launched more raids around a strategic town rebels seized...
Saudi Arabia, Algeria sign three agreements
The Saudi-Algerian Committee concluded here today its 11th session in Riyadh under the co-chairmanship of Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, minister of commerce and industry, and...
US approves $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other equipment to Saudi
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than 130 Abrams battle tanks, 20 armored recovery vehicles and other equipment, worth...
