25 Iraq fighters killed blocking ISIS assault
At least 25 Iraqi fighters have been killed repelling a major three-day offensive by the Islamic State group in the western region of Haditha,...
Syrian FSA commander says northern Aleppo countryside 'totally encircled'
The commander of a U.S.-supported Syrian rebel group said on Friday the northern countryside of Aleppo province was completely encircled by Syrian government forces...
6 Saudis among the dead in Istanbul attack
Saudi Arabia's Embassy in Turkey says six Saudi citizens were killed in the attack on Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, raising the death toll from an...
Iran's President Rouhani in Italy seeking business deals
Italy is poised to sign deals worth up to 17 billion euros ($18.4 billion) with Iran during President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Rome, which...
Getting ready for lifetime journey
Haj is one of the five pillars of Islam. All Muslims who fulfill certain conditions must perform Haj at least once in their lifetime....
Syria operation shows Russia can counter 'any threats', says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow's intervention in Syria demonstrates it can counter any threats, as the Kremlin flexes its muscles on...
Saudi-led Yemen coalition removed from UN child rights blacklist pending review
The United Nations said on Monday it had removed the Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting in Yemen from a child rights blacklist pending a joint...
Saudi Arabia to introduce hi-tech bracelets in Hajj safety push
Saudi Arabia will introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Mecca starting this year, Saudi media said on Thursday, as part of a...
Iran tests missile, ‘breaches U.N. resolutions’
Iran tested a new medium-range ballistic missile last month in a breach of two U.N. Security Council resolutions, two U.S. officials said on Monday.
The...
Saudi to stick with its long-term oil strategy
Saudi Arabia's planned cuts in spending and energy subsidies signal that the world's largest crude exporter is bracing for a prolonged period of low...
