ISIS claims five Russian troops killed near Palmyra, Syria
The Islamic State group has claimed the killing of five Russian troops in fighting near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.
"The soldiers of the...
KSA, Qatar, Sudan troops sent to sustain anti-Houthi coalition
Gulf states have sent thousands of heavily armed troops to reinforce loyalists in Yemen in the battle against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, media reported on...
Erdogan cuts short US trip, to skip Muhammad Ali's funeral
Turkey's President has cut short his trip to the US and will not attend the funeral of boxer Muhammad Ali, his office said Friday,...
Qatar launches probe after rains exposed poor construction
Qatar has launched an investigation after heavy rains exposed poor construction in a country set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a deluge...
President Bouteflika in rare appearance for Algeria Independence Day
Wheelchair-bound President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Tuesday made his first public appearance in a year to mark the 57th anniversary of Algeria's independence from France.
The...
Turkish tanks enter Syria in push against ISIS and Kurdish militia
At least nine more Turkish tanks entered northern Syria on Thursday as part of an operation aimed at driving Islamic State (ISIS) out of...
Iran and U.S. to meet before Vienna Syria talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet his Iranian counterpart in Vienna on Thursday ahead of a fresh round of talks on ending...
Syrian rebel group investigates beheading of child
A Syrian rebel group which has received U.S. military backing said it is investigating the beheading of a young child in Aleppo after video...
Saudi Arabia hosted half a million Syrians since 2011
Amnesty International highlighted that the six Gulf states - Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain - have not offered any...
Burkini banned in France, PM supports
France's prime minister is expressing support for local bans of burkini swimsuits, saying the swimwear is based on the "enslavement of women" and therefore...
