Saudi Arabia
Iran threatens retaliation over car bombing that killed 27
Middle East
February 16, 2019
Iran threatens retaliation over car bombing that killed 27
ISFAHAN, Iran (AP) — The head of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard threatened to retaliate against neighboring Saudi Arabia and United…
Saudi women bowling team to make first international appearance in Egypt
Egypt
February 16, 2019
Saudi women bowling team to make first international appearance in Egypt
The Saudi Arabian women’s bowling team will compete in the 9th Arab Men and Women Bowling Championship, which will be…
Afghan Taliban likely to meet Saudi crown prince in Pakistan: sources
Middle East
February 16, 2019
Afghan Taliban likely to meet Saudi crown prince in Pakistan: sources
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is likely to meet Afghan Taliban representatives during his…
Pompeo urges new era of cooperation in Middle East meeting
Middle East
February 14, 2019
Pompeo urges new era of cooperation in Middle East meeting
WARSAW (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Thursday for a new era of cooperation on the…
Netanyahu hopes summit brings Arab ties out in open
Middle East
February 13, 2019
Netanyahu hopes summit brings Arab ties out in open
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Mideast conference in Poland starting Wednesday offers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an opportunity to…
Qatar revamps investment strategy after Kushner bailout
Middle East
February 11, 2019
Qatar revamps investment strategy after Kushner bailout
LONDON/NEW YORK/DUBAI (Reuters) – When news emerged that Qatar may have unwittingly helped bail out a New York skyscraper owned…
Morocco recalls envoy to Saudi Arabia for consultations: Morocco media
Middle East
February 9, 2019
Morocco recalls envoy to Saudi Arabia for consultations: Morocco media
RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Saudi Arabia for consultations, indicating apparent cracks in relations between the…
New pressure over Khashoggi death, Trump ignores deadline
Middle East
February 9, 2019
New pressure over Khashoggi death, Trump ignores deadline
President Donald Trump appeared prepared Friday to ignore the US Congress’s deadline to determine who ordered the assassination of Jamal…
Kushner to visit Middle East on peace plan’s economic part
Middle East
February 8, 2019
Kushner to visit Middle East on peace plan’s economic part
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House senior adviser Jared Kushner will travel to at least five Arab countries in late February…
‘Haunted’ Saudi antiquities site tries to woo visitors
Travel
February 5, 2019
‘Haunted’ Saudi antiquities site tries to woo visitors
AL ULA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – In a remote northern corner of Saudi Arabia sit the relics of an ancient…