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Comment: As we hear testimony on the extent of Assad's murderous apparatus, we must remember that these are crimes not just of past, but the present too, writes Sam Hamad.
Fayez al-Sarraj welcomed commitments by political leaders in eastern Libya to stop violence and resume oil production.
Iran to re-build Syrian air defences after Israeli strikes
The commander of Iran’s Aerospace Force said that Tehran was 'ready' to export arms as soon as a conventional arms embargo was lifted.
UAE 'won't get F-35 jets for 6-7 years'
David Friedman said it would take at least six years for the UAE to receive F-35 warplanes, warning Israelis not to make the contentious arms ...
Arab leaders voice alarm at UN over Iran tensions
Arab leaders expressed their concerns in the virtual affair sessions of the General Assembly.
Iran cries 'victory' over Trump in UN Security Council
Iran's president declared "victory" after the UN Security Council rejected the United States' bid to reimpose sanctions on Tehran.
Kazakhstan suspends three airlines for breaking UN Libya embargo
Kazakhstan suspended three airlines for violating a UN embargo on supplying arms to war-torn Libya.
Any Iran deal must preserve nuclear non-proliferation, Saudi says
Concerns are rising over Saudi Arabia's own nuclear programme, which could reportedly produce over 90,000 tonnes of uranium from three deposits.
UAE could secure US F-35 deal by December
Israelis have opposed the UAE's planned purchase of cutting-edge fighter jets from the US.
Amman denies links with EU-sanctioned shipping company
A shipping company that has been slapped with EU sanctions for breaching a UN arms embargo on war-ravaged Libya is not Jordanian, authorities ...
Four dead in Lebanon 'Hezbollah arms depot explosion': reports
Four people died in an explosion in Lebanon's Nabatieh district, reported to have occurred at a Hezbollah arms depot.
Turkey accused EU of 'bias' for sanctioning maritime firm
The EU made the 'wrong decision' by imposing sanctions on a Turkish firm.
World powers dismiss US sanctions against Iran
Iran said its arch-foe the United States is facing "maximum isolation" after major powers dismissed a unilateral US declaration that UN ...
'Maximum isolation' of US after pressure on Iran: Rouhani
The Iranian leader said in a televised meeting that the US has become "isolated" due to its maximum pressure campaign against Iran.
How Iran transformed post-war Iraq ties
In the 17 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq, Iran's ancient allies have cycled through Iraq's corridors of power.
Yemen rebel attack on Saudi village wounds 5
Saudi civilians were rushed to hospital after suffering "minor injuries" from a projectile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels, state media reported.
Iran gas attack victims say horrors are a warning
Iraq's gas attack on Sardasht, a Kurdish town in northwestern Iran, is considered to be the first time chemical weapons deliberately ...
US unilaterally proclaims Iran UN sanctions back in effect
The measures were "back in effect" from 8:00 pm Washington time (0000 GMT Sunday), Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Dutch government seeks to hold Syria accountable for torture
The Syrian government, headed by Bashar al Assad is being held responsible for 'gross human rights violations'.
France says no evidence of Hezbollah explosives stores
France's foreign ministry has rebuffed Washington’s claim, saying there was “nothing tangible” to confirm that the Shia group had stored ...
Iran sanctions: US versus the world over 'snapback' option
The US's upcoming declaration to continue sanctions against Iran will likely be met with opposition from Iran and its allies.
Somali money transfer companies 'facilitate arms dealer transactions': report
The damning report identifies 176 transactions within a six-year timeframe that were allegedly linked to suspected weapons dealers in ...
US carrier enters Gulf amid sanctions threats toward Iran
The move came just days after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed to enforce an arms embargo and other international sanctions against Iran.
Netherlands prepares human rights violations case against Syria
The Netherlands is preparing a case against Syria's government over human rights violations at the UN's highest court.
A senior US official has accused Hezbollah of stockpiling ammonia nitrate across Europe.
Experts fear the Kingdom could move forward with a nuclear weapons programme.
A UAE-linked weapons manufacturing company has landed a lucrative German defence ministry contract.
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