Iraq forces retake large part of Ramadi from ISIS
Iraqi security forces on Tuesday recaptured a large area on the southwestern side of Ramadi from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)...
Syrian opposition not in Geneva on day of peace talks
A Syrian opposition official says the main opposition group is staying away from peace talks until they get a response to their demands from...
UAE energy minister expects oil prices to recover this year
United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Tuesday he expects a recovery in plummeting oil prices before the end of the year.
“I am...
Russia backs Syrian forces in major assault on insurgents
Syrian troops and militia backed by Russian warplanes mounted what appeared to be their first major coordinated assault on Syrian insurgents on Wednesday and...
Yemen’s Houthis shoot down Saudi-led coalition warplane
Yemen's Houthi forces shot down a warplane of the Saudi-led coalition in Saada province, broadcasters said on Sunday.
Saudi-owned TV channel Al Arabiya said the...
UN concerned as Morocco cuts mission in row over Western Sahara
The UN Security Council expressed concern Thursday over an escalating row with Morocco over Western Sahara, but did not ask Rabat to drop plans...
Germany to play Netherlands despite attacks
Germany’s friendly against the Netherlands on Tuesday will go ahead as planned, despite the German team still being shaken by the deadly attacks in...
Lebanon PM in Saudi for first visit since diplomatic crisis
Lebanon's prime minister on Wednesday made his first trip to Saudi Arabia since he briefly resigned from office during a visit to Riyadh late...
Arab Foreign ministers back Saudi Arabia
Arab foreign ministers held a coordination meeting on the sidelines of the 70th UN General Assembly session.
Challenges facing the Arab countries and stances on...
Turkey and Gulf Arab states condemn Brussels attack
Turkey and six Gulf Arab states condemned the attacks in Brussels on Tuesday that killed at least 26 people at the airport and aboard...
