Iran may have passed ballistic missiles to Yemen Houthi rebels, UN says
The UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, has warned that Iran may be defying a call to halt ballistic missile development even as it complies with the nuclear…
Saudi Arabia pledges 100 million Euros to fight extremism in Africa
Saudi Arabia announced support in the amount of 100 million Euros for the launch of a new joint force to combat terrorism in the Sahel…
Islamic State still a global threat despite Iraq defeat
The Islamic State’s military defeat in Iraq does not eliminate the terror threat it poses to the rest of the world, including New Zealand, a…
Syrian ‘victory’ kickstarts Putin’s election campaign
Moscow, Russia – During a surprise visit to the Khmeimim airbase in western Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a withdrawal of Russian servicemen – and told them they were…
Israeli undercover soldiers seen arresting Palestinian protesters
Dramatic footage has emerged of plain clothes Israeli troops – known as “mustarabeen” – infiltrating a Palestinian demonstration in Ramallah and arresting stone throwers. The…
UAE, Saudi working on a joint crypto-currency
Abu Dhabi: Central Bank of the UAE is undertaking a joint project with Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (Sama) to use block-chain technology in order to…
Azerbaijan is main economic and strategic partner of Kazakhstan in Caucasus
Azerbaijan is the main economic and strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the Caucasus, ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Beybit Isabayev said at an event dedicated…
UAE committed to clean energy, Paris talks told
PARIS: Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has stated that the UAE’s participation in the Paris Climate Summit has…
Dubai to focus on diversification and sustainable growth
Dubai’s economy continued to grow at a fast pace in 2017 and the growth is expected to continue in the next two years supported by…
King Salman of Saudi Arabia determined to fight corruption
King Salman of Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that his country is keen on confronting corruption in a “fair and firm” manner and on enabling…