Ahrar al-Sham quits Saudi-led peace talks
One of Syria's main rebel groups, Ahrar al-Sham, on Thursday pulled out of opposition talks aimed at forging a united front ahead of potential...
Haj stampede death toll rises to 717; over 800 injured
At least 717 pilgrims were killed on Thursday in a stampede outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi authorities said, the worst disaster...
US general: Iraqi tensions divert resources from IS fight
US general: Iraqi tensions divert resources from IS fight
BAGHDAD (AP) — The top U.S. general in Iraq says the fallout from last month's Kurdish...
Saudi Binladin Group to cut 15,000 jobs
Construction company Saudi Binladin Group plans to cut about 15,000 staff, people with knowledge on the matter told Reuters.
The possible layoffs at Binladin, also...
Could UAE solar push lead a trend for the Gulf?
As the Gulf states take steps to expand their use of clean energy, a bold plan by the United Arab Emirates to boost its...
UN gathers Libya war crimes evidence, calls for ICC action
All sides in Libya have committed war crimes and other human rights abuses in the past two years and those responsible should face investigation...
25 Iraq fighters killed blocking ISIS assault
At least 25 Iraqi fighters have been killed repelling a major three-day offensive by the Islamic State group in the western region of Haditha,...
Thousands of Iranian troops 'arrive in Syria' for Aleppo offensive
Thousands of Iranian troops have arrived in Syria to join the regime's military forces and Hizbollah allies to launch a ground attack against insurgents...
Madinah governor chairs Takaful meeting
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, who is chairman of the board of directors of the Takaful Charity Association for Orphans' Care in the...
Iran cleric threatens destruction of Israeli cities
A prominent Iranian cleric on Friday threatened two Israeli cities with destruction if the country "acts foolishly" and retaliates against it again, while thousands...
