French envoy meets Israelis and Palestinians on peace plan
Palestinian leaders expressed hope for a new French push for peace efforts in talks with a Paris envoy on Tuesday, after he faced skepticism...
Richest 62 people own same as half world's population – Oxfam
The wealthiest 62 people now own as much as half the world's population, some 3.5 billion people, as the super-rich have grown richer and...
Jordan King Abdullah swears in new government to prepare for elections
Jordanian King Abdullah swore in a new government led by a business-friendly politician on Wednesday and charged him with preparing for parliamentary elections by...
Saudi says talks with Iran on Hajj 'positive'
Saudi Arabia said talks on Wednesday with visiting Iranian delegates on arrangements for Hajj pilgrims from the Islamic republic have been "positive".
Earlier this month,...
Saudi to showcase arts in reform drive
Saudi Arabia plans to develop its arts and media industry to counter negative "stereotypes" of the kingdom, which has no public cinemas or theatres.
The...
Iraqi government 'fully recaptured' Ramadi from ISIS
Iraqi security forces and the U.S.-led coalition say the government has regained full control of Ramadi after pushing Islamic State (ISIS) group fighters out...
Deputy Crown Prince chairs first meeting of Supreme Council of Saudi Aramco in Jeddah
The Supreme Council of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) held its first meeting on Wednesday evening in Jeddah.
The meeting was chaired by...
Libyan dinar slides more amid continued political deadlock
Libya's dinar has plunged to a new low on the black market amid continued political deadlock in this oil-rich country.
Traders were selling the dinar...
As ties thaw, Iran's Rouhani in historic visit to Europe
Hassan Rouhani heads to Italy and France from Saturday for the first visit of an Iranian leader to Europe in 16 years, as ties...
IMF cuts Saudi growth forecast on oil slide
Growth in OPEC heavyweight Saudi Arabia will slow to its lowest rate in seven years, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, as oil prices...
