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Netanyahu stated Israel's planned annexation of large parts of the West Bank is still on the table despite statements by the US and UAE to the contrary.
The Saudi King arrived in the NEOM economic zone for 'rest and relaxation,' as killed, evicted tribes call for an end of the megacity development.
Russia to trial vaccine in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Russia will trail its controversial 'Sputnik' coronavirus vaccine in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Turkey-US talks to establish demilitarized zone in central Libya
The demilitarised zone would include the oil-rich city of Sirte where Russian mercenaries are believed to hold growing influence.
3,000 sheep die after Saudi Arabia rejects Sudan-exported livestock
The animals died of thirst, hunger and drowning, according to Sudanese officials.
Yemen in Focus: Ceasefire can save at-risk heritage sites
This week we focus on the risks of damage to Yemen's historical heritage sites after weeks of torrential rain.
Rabaa wasn't just a coup, but a totalitarian beginning
Comment: Seven years after the massacre, it's clear that the violence at Rabaa marked the dawn of a new era ruled by fear and state control, ...
What a Biden-Harris ticket means for the Middle East
America's strategy in the Middle East has failed. But can a Biden presidency repair it?
Pompeo defends fast-tracked US arms sales to Saudi Arabia
US State Secretary Mike Pompeo defended his fast-tracking of arms sales to Saudi Arabia after an internal probe found the State ...
More than 170 dead in Yemen floods
The flash floods have dealt a new blow to the war torn country.
Pompeo 'failed' to mitigate Yemen casualties in arms deal
The report noted some '4,221 arms transfers involving Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' since January 2017 - all below the ...
Greece-Egypt maritime deal aims to shackle Turkey's Mediterranean designs
Analysis: The pact between Athens and Cairo is part of a wider regional battle for influence in the Mediterranean.
Kuwait planning to deport 360,000 migrant workers
A bill making the rounds among Kuwait's government aims to deport as many as 360,000 migrant workers from the Gulf country.
US revises UN resolution to extend Iran arms embargo
The resolution's new draft states that the arms embargo on Iran will continue 'until the Security Council decides otherwise'.
Riyadh ends oil deal for Pakistan amid Kashmir rift
Pakistan was forced to repay $1 billion of a $6 billion package agreed with Riyadh in 2018.
World surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases
The coronavirus pandemic chalked up another horrific milestone as the world surpassed 20 million recorded cases of infection from the tiny killer that has upended life just about everywhere.
Pompeo cleared over Saudi arms sales
An internal probe has cleared US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of wrongdoing in a disputed arms sale to Saudi Arabia, a senior State ...
Saudi Aramco chief sounds optimistic over oil demand rise
The head of Saudi Aramco said Monday he was optimistic that the global demand for oil was growing as the worst of the coronavirus ...
Yemen investigates reports of ammonium nitrate at port
Following Tuesday's tragic explosion at Beirut port, authorities have launched an investigation into the alleged presence of ammonium nitrate in ...
Why the UAE seeks stronger ties with Iran
Comment: As the UAE moves out of Saudi Arabia's shadow, its developing ties with Iran are not as surprising as some might suggest, ...
Hundreds killed as disastrous floods ravage war-torn Yemen
Floods across Yemen have left thousands of people homeless and destroyed homes country's iconic historic Old Sanaa city.
Coronavirus: US hits 5 million cases as Trump criticised
The United States reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the ...
World pledges direct aid to Lebanon's people, bypassing government
World leaders pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be ...
Fact-checking site refutes claims of Qatari financing of Hezbollah
An Arabic fact-checking site has refuted misleading claims by US network Fox News that Qatar is allegedly financing Iran-backed Lebanese ...
The UNSC is set to reject a US resolution calling for an extension of the Iranian arms embargo.
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