Russian "volunteers" fighting for Assad regime
As fighting has dropped off in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels are weighing their options: wait for the conflict to resume, return to civilian life...
Jubeir: Saudi anti-terror coalition could share info and deploy troops
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said Tuesday the new "anti-terrorism" military coalition of 34 Muslim countries would share intelligence and deploy troops if...
Militants in Sinai kill entire family of 5, say Egypt officials
Egyptian officials say militants in the restive northern Sinai have shelled a home near a security checkpoint, killing an entire family of five and...
'Thunder' in Saudi desert as huge military drill ends
Warplanes roared overhead, tanks rumbled across the desert and smoke filled the sky Thursday during the final stage of what Saudi Arabia has billed...
Israel warned at UN against annexation but US gives green light
United Nations (AFP) - The United Nations and European and Arab powers on Wednesday warned Israel that its plans to annex Palestinian land would...
Expats arrested for making alcohol in KSA
The Criminal Investigation and Search Unit in Khamis Mushait stopped a suspicious vehicle being driven by an expatriate who was found to be in...
Qatar energy minister wants 'fair' oil price
The oil market is slowly recovering from its steep drop over the past two years but crude is still not trading at a "fair...
Saudi King Salman condemns "disgraceful" Orlando shooting
Saudi Arabia's King Salman condemned the deadly gun attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida and urged measures to combat terrorism, state news...
Saudi ambassador defends human rights record in interview with BBC Newsnight
Saudi Ambassador to the United Nations, Abdallah Y. al-Mouallimi, took part in a BBC Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis to defend Saudi Arabia's human...
Sudan says transitional government not mandated to normalise ties with Israel – spokesman
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok told U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday that the country's transitional government was not...
