Riyadh slams Iranian condemnation of mass executions
Saudi Arabia has condemned Tehran’s official reaction to the execution on Saturday of 47 people - including a prominent Shia cleric - convicted of...
Saudi-led coalition sets up body to probe actions in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition striking Houthi rebels in Yemen says it is setting up an independent committee to probe the force's actions amid criticism over...
Saudi coalition reaffirms pause in Yemen border fighting
The spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen on Tuesday said the pause in the fighting on the border between the two countries...
Turkey launches air strikes against PKK in Iraq and Turkey
Turkey's military carried out air strikes on Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq and killed 26 militants in southeast Turkey, where violence...
Saudi minister 'not satisfied' with female employment rate
Saudi Arabia's labour minister is dissatisfied with the level of female employment in the kingdom but their not being allowed to drive is not...
Egypt government appeals court block on Saudi island deal
Egypt's government said Wednesday it had lodged an appeal against a court decision to block the controversial handover of two uninhabited Red Sea islands...
Palestinians call Greek action on Israeli plane 'apartheid'
The Palestinian leadership on Wednesday demanded the Greek government act after two Arab passengers were expelled from an Israel-bound flight, saying the decision to...
OPEC sees lower 2016 demand for its oil, pointing to higher surplus
OPEC on Monday predicted global demand for its crude oil will be less than previously thought in 2016 as supply from rivals proves more...
Yemeni port says first ship in weeks arrives, Saudi denies hampering aid by sea
Officials at Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah said the first ship to dock there in three weeks arrived on Tuesday, carrying desperately needed...
Khamenei says missiles, not 'negotiations' key to Iran security
Iran's supreme leader said Wednesday that missile power was key to the country's future security, slapping down moderates who say the focus should be...
