Syria forces declare ‘curfew’ in Raqa, fearing IS attacks
Local security forces in Syria's northern city of Raqa announced a two-day curfew starting Sunday in response to intelligence on potential attacks by the...
Houthi rebels 'not serious' about peace talks: Yemen FM
The weekend recapture of positions in southern Yemen by Houthi rebels shows they are "not serious" about expected UN-led peace talks, Yemen's foreign minister...
Yemen shelling kills another Saudi border guard
Shelling from Yemen has killed another Saudi border guard, the interior ministry said, the eighth death from Yemeni firing into the kingdom in just...
Saudi king establishes anti-corruption prosecution units
Saudi Arabia's king has established special anti-corruption units of prosecutors to pursue embezzlement cases in the kingdom after a recent crackdown.
King Salman's decision was...
Iranian Commander Killed Fighting in Syria
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general has been killed near Aleppo, where he was advising the Syrian army on their battle against ISIS fighters, the...
In Kuwait, IMF's Lagarde touts power of Islamic finance
The head of the International Monetary Fund says Islamic finance offers the possibility of extending banking services to many who are underserved in the...
Emir to open dialysis center in Makkah
Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal will today inaugurate a dialysis center in the holy city.
The center is part of the projects of the...
Nepal quake rebuilding to take years, new chief says
Tens of thousands of Nepalis left homeless after April's massive earthquake will have to spend years living in temporary shelters, the country's reconstruction chief...
Turkey, U.S. agree roadmap to avert crisis in Syria’s Manbij, few details
Turkey and the United States on Monday endorsed a roadmap for the northern Syrian city of Manbij and underlined their mutual commitment to its...
UN rights investigator decries Iran clampdown, torture, floggings
Iran has arrested activists and political opponents in a clampdown on freedom of expression as use of torture continues despite promises of reform, a...
