U.S. raised concerns with Saudis about halting aid to Lebanese army
The United States said on Tuesday it had raised concerns with Saudi Arabia about the kingdom's cutting off aid to the Lebanese army, adding...
Falih slowly wins back OPEC for Saudis
Russian oil billionaire Vagit Alekperov isn't easily swayed, but Saudi Arabia's new Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih achieved it this week.
Intense diplomacy by the soft-spoken...
Kuwait in deal to import 2.5 million tons of liquefied gas
Kuwait's state oil company has signed deals to import 2.5 million tons of liquefied gas per year into the country to help power electricity...
Turkey targets Cyprus in regional dominance bid
In an attempt to extend its influence in the eastern Mediterranean where tensions revolve around energy resources, Turkey sees Cyprus as the weakest link...
US sticks to demand Assad leave power at first peace talks to include Iran
Washington stuck to its demand on Thursday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad leave power, ahead of peace talks which will include Assad's main ally...
Saudi forces kill woman during raid to capture wanted man
Saudi security forces shot dead a woman armed with a machine gun during a raid to arrest a man suspected of involvement in attacks...
Russia wants Syrian opposition to prepare for talks with Assad government
The Kremlin wants the Syrian opposition to agree a common approach and make-up of a delegation for talks with the Syrian government, Mikhail Bogdanov,...
Israel to pay damages to family of killed Eritrean man
Israel will compensate the family of an Eritrean who died after being shot, then beaten by a mob, after being mistaken for someone who...
Russia shoots down “unidentified drone” near air base in Syria – RIA
Russia's military said on Monday it had shot down an unidentified drone that came close to its Syrian air base at Hmeimim, RIA news...
Flooding brings Qatar to near standstill, Twitter users share videos
Qatar was hit by heavy flooding on Wednesday causing gridlock on the desert country's roads as well as closures of schools and the US...
