Devaluation of Saudi currency would carry major political risk
The devaluation of Saudi Arabia's currency could cause such political instability that Riyadh has little choice but to stick to its promise to use...
Wave of Aden killings tests Gulf role in Yemen
The recapture of Aden by Gulf Arab coalition troops last summer has failed to provide any respite from Yemen's civil war, with residents facing...
Israeli hit Hamas in Gaza
Upon cross-border mortar fire, Israeli warplanes hit the Gaza Strip's Islamist rulers Hamas on Saturday, the Israeli army said.
Fighter aircraft hit "Hamas targets in...
Saudis signal backing for Syria talks despite row with Iran
Saudi Arabia signaled on Tuesday that the breach in its relations with Iran would not affect talks on Syria, another round of which is...
Iran’s ban nuclear inspectors upon fake Isreali intel news
The decision of Iran on Thursday to deny U.N. nuclear inspectors access to sites where they have questions about past activities was made upon...
Syria peace talks struggle to get off ground
The UN special envoy for Syria faced an uphill task in Geneva on Monday to get talks to end the brutal civil war off...
Landmines slow Yemen loyalists’ advance on Taez
Landmines planted by Shiite rebels in Yemen have slowed the advance of pro-government forces attempting to recapture the southwestern province of Taez, military officials...
Yemen ceasefire awaited on eve of Switzerland talks
Yemen's warring factions are set to observe a ceasefire starting Monday at midnight, the government said, despite growing signs of mutual mistrust on the...
Iran & Ukraine – Flight Recorders
An Iranian official announced on Saturday that Iran will send the black box flight recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner that it accidentally shot down...
Turkey charges 10 suspects over Istanbul attack
A Turkish court on Sunday charged ten people over the suicide bombing in the heart of Istanbul’s tourist district that killed 10 Germans, Turkish...
