Saudi-Iran Hajj arrangement talks halted
Talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on this year's Hajj pilgrimage have stalled because of a disagreement on how visas can be...
Saudi King Salman visits Egypt
Despite years of mutual frustration and disappointment over diverging priorities, Saudi Arabia and Egypt remain fundamental to each other's security, a message King Salman's...
Crisis-hit Qatar signs military agreement with Russia
Crisis-hit Qatar signs military agreement with Russia
Doha, Oct 26, 2017 (AFP) - Qatar said Thursday it had signed a defence agreement with Russia, the...
Prince Alwaleed and French PM discuss economic ties
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received at his office in Riyadh French Prime Minister Manuel Valls.
He was accompanied by...
French judge steps up Le Pen investigation over Islamic State tweets
A judge placed France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen under formal investigation on Thursday on suspicion of disseminating violent images over tweets she posted...
Amnesty urges arms restrictions on Saudi-led coalition members
Amnesty International called Wednesday for a "suspension" in transfers of certain arms to members of a Saudi-led coalition battling Yemeni rebels following "damning evidence...
Russia airstrikes kill 21 civilians in Aleppo, Syria
At least 21 civilians, including three children, were killed Thursday in Russian strikes on rebel-held districts of Syria's Aleppo city, a monitor said.
The Britain-based...
Saudi banks Q3 results to reflect growing challenges
Stronger challenges facing Saudi Arabian banks are likely to be reflected in third-quarter results as earnings are hit by weak stocks, more delayed payments...
Abbas: investigations into Arafat's death will continue
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is continuing the investigation into the death of the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat until it can "reveal the whole truth." In...
Germany to send 650 troops to Mali to relieve France
Germany will send up to 650 soldiers to Mali, Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, to provide some relief to France in...
