Saudi Arabia deposits $2 bln in Yemen central bank to back currency
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ordered a deposit of $2 billion to be paid into Yemen’s central bank on Wednesday to shore up the weak Yemeni…
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Cavusoglu: US-Turkey ties may get ‘irreversibly harmed’
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said relations between Turkey and the US would be “irreversibly harmed” if Washington moves to form a 30,000-strong army in…
UAE is a major investment hub for Indian businesses Nithin Belle
India enjoys close and multifaceted bilateral ties with the UAE, with regular high-level visits and extensive people-to-people contacts India, which continues to be among the…
South African Activist: Israel’s Bds Blacklist Will Harm Peace Progress
A decision to stop anti-Israeli organizations and individuals from entering Israel will do more harm than good to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and will hamper…
Afghan Government, Taliban Deny Sending Envoys to Turkey Talks
WASHINGTON/KABUL — Afghanistan government negotiators and Taliban officials have reportedly opened “unofficial” talks in Turkey to discuss the groundwork for initiating a formal peace dialogue…
Jubeir: Iran is a major threat in its role in Lebanon, Syria and Yemen
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday that Iran is the biggest source of danger in the region because of its role in Lebanon,…
Palestinian leaders reconsider recognition of Israel
The Palestine Liberation Organisation’s (PLO) Central Council, the second-highest Palestinian decision-making body, has recommended revoking recognition of Israel until the latter recognises the State of…
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile targeting Jazan
Saudi Arabia has said that its forces intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militias targeting the southern province of Jazan on Tuesday….
Iran tortures and kills protesters; West mostly silent as 8,000 citizens arrested
Iran’s rulers have inflicted death by torture and gunfire on citizen protesters in a crackdown since the Dec. 28 street uprising erupted, the main opposition…
UAE will complain to UN body over Qatar war planes
The United Arab Emirates will lodge a complaint against Qatar at the United Nations’ aviation agency on Tuesday after Qatari war planes allegedly intercepted UAE…