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,...
Syrian foreign minister to visit China this week
Syria's foreign minister will visit China this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, amid a renewed bid by Beijing to play a...
Turkey sends in aid for stranded Syrian refugees
Turkish humanitarian groups set up camps in Syria and sent in truckloads of aid Monday for tens of thousands of people stranded on the...
At least 40 dead, 60 wounded in Paris attacks
At least 40 people were killed and 60 others were wounded in attacks in and around Paris on Friday evening, a police source told...
World leaders react to Hajj stampede
Hours after a stampede in the tent city of Mina claimed at least 717 lives and 863 other injuries, world leaders have reacted by...
California shooters borrowed $28,000 before attack: source
A married couple who killed 14 people in a California shooting rampage the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism borrowed about $28,000...
Kingdom throws weight behind deal to make Hariri premier, Franjieh president
The Kingdom lent its backing on Thursday to a power-sharing plan for Lebanon, saying it hoped it would happen within weeks.
The proposal tabled by...
Kuwait seeks to calm Philippines crisis over workers
A senior Kuwaiti official on Monday sought to calm a crisis with the Philippines over the treatment of domestic workers in the oil-rich Gulf...
Saudi-led coalition: New U.S. arms will enhance military precision
The recent sale of $1.29 billion in U.S. “smart” bombs to Saudi Arabia will allow for “greater precision” in air strikes on militia targets,...
Oil revenues down, Algeria calls on energy investors
After a deep slide in oil prices, Algeria's Sonatrach is shifting strategy to offer foreign firms direct negotiations to buy stakes in 20 oil...
