Cuban Troops in Syria Help Russia, Iran Prop Up Assad
Cuban military operatives reportedly have been spotted in Syria, where sources believe they are advising President Bashar al-Assad’s soldiers and may be preparing to...
U.S. "excessive force" comment touches nerve in Israel
Israel bristled on Thursday at U.S. suggestions it may have used excessive force to confront Palestinian stabbings, and also published hospital images it said...
Saudi Arabia and Turkey say Assad has 'no role' in Syria's future
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their position that President Bashar Assad has no role to play in Syria's future.
At a joint news conference...
Russia decreases Syria airstrikes as Assad forces attack on ground
Russia said Thursday that its jets hit 32 "terrorist" targets in Syria over the past 24 hours, claiming it had eased up its air...
Graffiti artists slip criticism of 'Homeland' onto set
Graffiti artists hired to work on the set of Showtime's "Homeland" have duped the popular series, painting Arabic slogans criticizing the show on walls...
U.S., Russia finalizing document on Syria air safety: US official
The U.S. and Russian militarizes are finalizing a memorandum of understanding that sets out basic air safety procedures in the skies above Syria, a...
U.N. hopes Yemen peace talks can start by month-end
U.N. Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson said on Thursday he hoped U.N.-backed peace talks to end the conflict in Yemen could start by the...
Putin blasts US for 'unconstructive position' on Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blasted Washington for being "unconstructive" on Syria after the Kremlin said the United States had declined to host...
Iranian Brigadier General killed in Syria
Two senior Iranian commanders, one a general, have been killed fighting Daesh in Syria alongside President Bashar Assad’s forces, local media reported Wednesday.
On Tuesday,...
Saudi Arabia: "Muqeem" New Resident Identity Card introduced
The Passport Department has started issuing the new identity card, Muqeem, for expats.
However, the department has denied a report on MBC.net that the card...
