30 Afghan security forces killed in Taliban attacks: officials
Taliban fighters killed around 30 Afghan security forces in multiple attacks in western Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday, in the deadliest clashes since the militant...
Saudi Arabia seeks $6-8 billion bank loan
Saudi Arabia is seeking a bank loan of between $6 billion and $8 billion, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, in what would...
In Gaza, two babies fall victim to stalled Israeli – Palestinian ties
GAZA (Reuters) - Desperate efforts to save the lives of two critically ill infants in Gaza ended in tragedy after medical transfers to Israel...
Yemen government forces enter Hodeida airport: UAE
Yemeni government forces, backed by the United Arab Emirates, entered Hodeida airport on Tuesday, the UAE said, as the fight for control of the...
Saudi jets 'kill 10' as they target Huthi rebels in Sanaa
Saudi-led warplanes pounded rebel positions in the Yemeni capital on Tuesday leaving at least 10 people dead, an AFP correspondent and medics said, as...
Yemen’s Houthis indicate willingness to hand over port to U.N. -sources
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have indicated they would be willing to hand over management of Hodeidah port to the United Nations, a potential breakthrough in...
Gulf States against Russia role in Syria
Gulf States say Russian involvement "complicates" things * Some see Russia move hastening Syria's partition * Moscow's move echoes old strains over 1980s Afghan war...
Saudi Arabia says sending special forces to Syria under discussion
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states are discussing sending special forces to Syria as part of U.S.-led efforts to fight Islamic State, Foreign...
Iran's president urges transparency in Saudi embassy trial
The Iranian president on Tuesday called for "transparency" in the upcoming trial of 48 suspects who stormed Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran in January,...
Iran army exercise simulates response to ISIS attack
Iran’s army conducted exercises Tuesday close to its border with Afghanistan designed to simulate how it would respond if “terrorist groups” such as the...
