Municipal election ushers in new era for Saudi women
The participation of Saudi women in the upcoming municipal council elections is set to ensure they take their rightful place in boosting social and...
Islamic State militants blow up ancient Arch of Triumph in Palmyra
Islamic State militants have blown up the Arch of Triumph, a major monument in the 2,000-year-old Roman city of Palmyra, Syria's antiquities chief said...
Hamas accepts cease-fire after massive Israeli Gaza strikes
Gaza's militant Hamas rulers said Saturday they had accepted a cease-fire ending a massive Israeli onslaught on militant positions after a soldier was shot...
Hurricane-stroms hit UK and Europe
Storm Ciara battered the U.K. and northern Europe with hurricane-level winds and heavy rains that halted flights and trains Sunday and produced heaving seas...
As visitors stay home, Iraqi Kurdistan tourism collapses
Al-Amadiyah (AFP) In a normal year, Ahmed Hazem's mountainside restaurant would be teeming with tourists. But a nationwide curfew aimed at combatting the novel...
Arab League denounces Turkish troop deployment in Iraq
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi condemned on Thursday a Turkish military deployment in Iraq as a violation of international law, at a meeting called...
Why Is Pakistan Interested in Brokering Peace Between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
It’s been a particularly interesting week for Pakistani diplomacy. In a rare display, both Nawaz Sharif, the country’s prime minister, and General Raheel Sharif...
Reporters not allowed inside polling stations
Journalists would not be allowed inside polling stations and can only interview candidates and voters outside for the Dec. 12 municipal council elections.
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Tadawul: Insurance stocks among the top gainers
Middle East stock markets moved little in modest trading volumes on Sunday as uncertainty over oil prices and the global market environment kept many...
Pregnant woman and daughter killed in Israeli airstrike
An Israeli air strike killed a pregnant Palestinian woman and her 2-year-old daughter in Gaza Sunday.
Four Israelis and 23 Palestinians have died in 12...
