Russia reports clear progress in Syria talks with US, Saudis
Moscow, Washington and Riyadh did not agree in full “as yet” on the final solution for the Syria crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov...
Saudi Prince Mohammed considering subsidy cuts after oil price slump
Saudi Arabia may reduce energy and water subsidies for wealthy citizens among other reforms to diversify its economy away from oil amid a sustained...
UAE recalls Iran envoy, downgrades diplomatic ties
The United Arab Emirates said Monday it has recalled its ambassador from Iran and downgraded diplomatic relations with Tehran over its "meddling" in the...
Egypt TV host released on bail after being held for defaming police
An Egyptian TV talk show host was released on bail on Monday after being detained for allegedly defaming the police, judicial sources said.
A Cairo...
Oman to raise taxes and gas prices amid global oil slump
Oman is going to cut government spending and also raise taxes and gasoline prices to cover an anticipated budget shortfall in the coming year.
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Italy says ISIS has 5,000 fighters in Libya
The Islamic State (ISIS) group has around 5,000 fighters in Libya with the capacity to carry out deadly raids into neighbouring countries, Italy's foreign...
King of Sweden honors King Abdullah Foundation
King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, the honorary president of World Scout Finance Fund, honored on Friday King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Humanitarian Aid...
Saudi to boost aid and investment in Egypt
Saudi Arabia has pledged a total of eight billion dollars in investment and aid to Egypt over the next five years, as Riyadh looks...
France launches airstrikes in Syria as Paris investigation widens
French warplanes pounded Islamic State positions in Syria on Sunday as police in Europe widened their investigations into coordinated attacks in Paris that killed...
Putin urges ‘renunciation of violence’ after Gaza deaths
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called for an end to the violence on the Gaza border during a telephone conversation with Turkish President...
