France says Syria allies must exert maximum pressure to ensure truce
France's foreign ministry called on Russia and Iran to exert "maximum pressure" on the Syrian government to implement a United Nations-backed ceasefire in eastern...
Palestinian flag raised at the U.N. for the first time
The Palestinians raised their flag at the United Nations for the first time on Wednesday, a symbolic gesture approved by a General Assembly vote...
Kuwait amends sports laws but MPs say bans likely to remain
Kuwaiti lawmakers have approved sweeping changes to the country's sports laws likely to prolong bans imposed by international football and the Olympics.
World football's governing...
Oil sags as supply glut weighs
Global oil prices weakened on Tuesday, weighed down by abundant supplies that have plagued the market for months.
Brent North Sea crude for delivery in...
UK website aimed at parents who fear children may join ISIS
Britain launches a new website on Tuesday which aims to educate Muslim teenagers against groups like ISIS, as the government backed the right of...
Prince Ali back in the race to be FIFA president
Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is back in the race to be elected FIFA president having declared his candidacy Wednesday four months after...
Qatar considering special courts for World Cup offenders
Qatar may create special courts during the 2022 soccer World Cup to deal quickly and "very gently" with alcohol-consuming fans who break the law...
At least 50 injured in downtown Cairo fire
At least 50 people including firefighters suffered minor injuries on Monday when a fire spread quickly through a commercial area in downtown Cairo, Egyptian...
Khamenei to pardon 10,000 more prisoners
In an effort to combat the Coronavirus, Iran’s top leader will pardon 10,000 more prisoners, state TV reported Thursday.
On the Iranian New Year, called...
Iran says Gulf states' moves against Hezbollah will harm Lebanon
Iran warned Thursday that its Gulf Arab rivals were jeopardising Lebanon's stability by blacklisting the leading force behind its government, Hezbollah, as a terror...
