Turkey mends fences with Israel and Russia – thawing two of its frostiest relationships
Turkey’s tough and outspoken government has lately made a habit of digging in its heels when it comes to diplomatic conflict, even with some of…
Solar Impulse 2 opens new horizons of renewable energy, says Mohammed bin Rashid
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said Solar Impulse 2 returned to…
Iran and Saudi Arabia execute more than 350 people in six months
Iran and Saudi Arabia execute more people than anywhere else in the region – with Iran killing at least 250 in 2016 Iran and Saudi…
Standoff in Armenia turns into a “Maidan”
The standoff in the Armenian capital of Yerevan between militants of the radical opposition organization “Constitutive Parliament” and security forces is ongoing. The holding hostage…
View of Mecca 131 year ago – photo
A Saudi newspaper on Wednesday published what it said was a picture of Makkah nearly 131 years ago. The picture in ‘Ajel’ Arabic language daily showed…
Syria’s war: 50 killed in ISIL attack in Qamishli
Death toll from two explosions expected to rise as ISIL claims attack targeting Kurdish area Qamishli. Two explosions have struck a predominantly Kurdish town in…
MSF to open hospital in Ramadi
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) will open a hospital in Ramadi, Anbar province, western Iraq, a government official announced. Member of the Anbar Provincial Council, Amal…
Egypt keen on promoting military cooperation with Pakistan: Sisi to Pakistani general
Egypt is keen on promoting cooperation with Pakistan and benefitting from that country’s military experience in fighting terrorism, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi told Pakistan’s army chief…
Russian flight safety experts eye September for next visit to Egypt: Russia transport minister
Russian flight safety experts may visit Egypt in September to inspect airport security in the country’s airports, Russian transport minister Maksim Sokolov said Monday. “Different…
Moroccan Workers in Saudi Arabia Ask King Mohammed VI to Resolve Salary Issue
Some Moroccans working in Saudi Arabia are requesting that King Mohammed VI intervene to resolve the issue of their delayed salaries after not being paid…