UN Syria envoy to start talks in Geneva without opposition
A U.N. official said Syrian peace talks will begin in Geneva as planned Friday, despite an ongoing boycott by the main Syrian opposition group...
Omani Sultan Qaboos in rare public appearance on state TV
Oman's Sultan Qaboos appeared in good health in images aired on state television Monday of a rare public appearance since he returned in March...
Saudi ‘forced’ 3 Iranian boats to leave waters: state media
Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia said Saturday three Iranian boats were "forced to retreat" from its waters after warning shots were fired, according to...
Suicide bomber kills 54 in Yemen attack
A suicide bomber killed at least 54 people when he drove a car bomb into a militia compound in Aden on Monday, the health...
Syria's Nusra Front leader urges wider attacks on Assad's Alawite areas to avenge Russian...
Abu Mohamad al-Golani, leader of Syria's al-Qaeda afiliate, says Russia's military intervention since last week was aimed at saving Bashar al-Assad's rule from collapse
The...
Saudi Al-Hilal FC ask CAS to reverse AFC Champions League defeat
Beaten Asian Champions League semi-finalists Al Hilal have asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to overturn their defeat by Al Ahli, claiming...
Russia shows military strength in Syria ahead of peace talks
Russian warplanes were taking off Wednesday from their base in Syria's coastal province of Latakia, which was bustling with activity as Moscow pressed its...
Rules for easing deposit restrictions in Lebanon banks
A new set of rules aimed at protecting the rights of depositors got approved by the Lebanon's public prosecutor and commercial banks, state news...
Islamic State claims Aden suicide car bombing that kills 6
Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing outside Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's residence in the southern city of Aden on...
No compromise in sight on Iran nuclear deal, Germany says
Europe and the United States remain deeply divided over how to proceed after Washington's exit from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord, German Foreign Minister...
