Syrian rebels call for regional alliance against Russia and Iran
More than 40 Syrian insurgent groups including the powerful Islamist faction Ahrar al-Sham have called on regional states to forge an alliance against Russia...
Massive influx of Afghans returnees from Iran’s hot zone
200,000 Afghans have been flowing home across the border for weeks — from a country that is one of the world’s biggest epicenters of...
Dubai police say New Year's fire cause by electrical short
The fire which engulfed one of Dubai's most prominent skyscrapers ahead of New Year fireworks was caused by an electrical short, Dubai's police chief...
Saudi King Salman is committed to diversifying the economy
Saudi King Salman said on Wednesday the kingdom was committed to implementing programmes to diversify sources of income in order to reduce its dependence...
King, deputy send condolences to China blast victims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif have sent telegrams of...
Egyptian officials say 55 police killed in Cairo shootout
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security officials say at least 55 policemen, including 20 officers and 34 conscripts, have been killed in a shootout during...
24 Libyan municipalities sign up to unity deal
The leaders of 24 Libyan municipalities on Monday signed the U.N.-sponsored agreement on the formation of a national unity government, in a move welcomed...
Five Saudi soldiers killed at Yemen border, fighting begins in central province
Five Saudi soldiers were killed near the border with Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency said late on Sunday, while a Saudi-led military coalition began...
Fifa Ballon d'Or 2015 shortlist – rating the 23 contenders' chances of glory
Who is most likely to win the 2015 Ballon d'Or? Miguel Delaney ranks the 23 contenders in order of most likely to win football's...
China appoints special envoy to Syria
China said Tuesday it has appointed its first special envoy to Syria, as part of efforts to increase its diplomatic footprint in the Middle...
