U.S. seeks a peace deal with Taliban to withdraw its troops
A senior U.S. State Department official says the seven-day “reduction of violence" deal promised by the Taliban will begin “tonight," without specifying the exact...
Houthi rebel shelling kills 6 women prisoners
According to Yemeni government officials, shelling by Houthi rebels Sunday hit a prison for women in a southwestern province, killing at least six prisoners.
The...
Israel court releases 4 in Netanyahu aides’ corruption case
An Israeli court has released four of the seven suspects held in a high-profile corruption case involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's confidants after a...
Hospitalised Palestinian president Abbas has lung infection
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is suffering from a lung infection and could remain in hospital for several days, Palestinian medics and officials said on...
Mecca summit supports Palestinians, backs Saudis in Iran standoff
Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2019 (AFP) - A Saudi-hosted Islamic summit on Saturday threw its support behind Palestinians ahead of a US-led peace...
Syrian army regain power in northeast areas
As Turkey sent more reinforcements, Syrian government forces captured new areas in the northwest, state media and opposition activists said on Saturday.
The escalated situation...
U.S., allies tell Russia to halt strikes on Syrian opposition
The United States and six allies on Friday called on Russia to cease what they said were attacks on the Syrian opposition and civilians,...
Oil prices slip on Chinese demand concerns, weak Saudi exports
Oil prices fell on Monday on concerns about the pace of economic growth in China, the world's largest energy consumer, and signs that global...
Syrian rebel alliance says Russia must stop bombing FSA
An alliance of Free Syrian Army-related groups in southern Syria said on Monday Russia must stop bombing rebels before they could talk about cooperating...
Saudi-led forces advance towards Yemen’s besieged Taez
Saudi-led coalition forces advanced on Monday towards Yemen’s third city Taez after sending major reinforcements in a bid to break a months-long siege by...
