Kuwait condemns Manila ban on Filipino workers
Kuwait's foreign minister on Tuesday condemned what he called an "escalation" by Manila after the Philippines expanded a ban on its nationals working in...
2.5% tax on unused urban land
In a landmark decision to address the growing housing shortage and to make homes more affordable, the Council of Ministers on Monday approved a...
Saudis shoot down Yemeni missile over Jizan
Saudi air defense systems shot down a ballistic missile fired from Yemen, state media reported.
Warring parties in Yemen, where forces in a Saudi-led Arab...
Israeli lawmakers negotiate ahead of looming budget deadline
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli lawmakers were trying to negotiate a last minute deal on Sunday to push back a looming budget deadline and avoid...
Jordan frees No. 2 figure in Muslim Brotherhood from prison
Jordan on Monday released a top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood opposition group after he served over two-thirds of his 18-month prison term for...
Saudi and Yemeni ambassadors optimistic for Yemen peace talks
The Saudi and Yemeni ambassadors said Wednesday they are optimistic that peace talks between the Yemeni government and Shiite Houthi rebels will take place...
Two suicide bombers kill 22 in Maiduguri, Nigeria
At least 22 people were killed on Wednesday when two women disguised as men blew themselves up during morning prayers at a mosque in...
Saudi hajj investigation continues
A Saudi investigation into the worst disaster in the history of the hajj pilgrimage is yet to end, official media reported Monday, more than...
U.S. reports 13 air strikes against ISIS in Iraq
The United States and its allies conducted 13 air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in Iraq on Wednesday, according to a...
Turkey 'categorically against' Kurdish PYD joining Syria talks
Turkey on Tuesday said it strongly opposed the Syrian Kurdish group Democratic Union Party (PYD) taking part in UN-backed talks planned for later this...
