Saudi Arabia
How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
Middle East
December 20, 2017
How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
Even after launching missiles at Saudi Arabia’s capital, the origin of the Houthis’ arsenal remains disputed. But arms researcher Pieter…
Saudi Arabia will issue its first tourist visas in 2018
Middle East
December 20, 2017
Saudi Arabia will issue its first tourist visas in 2018
Saudi Arabia is unlikely to be on your vacation list. Its government is trying hard to change that. The kingdom…
Relations to be normal with Israel if peace achieved with Palestine: Saudi Foreign Minister
Middle East
December 15, 2017
Relations to be normal with Israel if peace achieved with Palestine: Saudi Foreign Minister
In an interview with the French state-run media media outlet FRANCE 24, the Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed al-Jubeir…
No more Hajj selfies: Photography banned at holy mosques in Mecca, Medina
Middle East
December 15, 2017
No more Hajj selfies: Photography banned at holy mosques in Mecca, Medina
The Saudi Arabian state-run Okaz newspaper said on Friday that Saudi authorities had prohibited filming and photography in the the…
US says missile parts prove Iran is illicitly arming Houthis
Middle East
December 15, 2017
US says missile parts prove Iran is illicitly arming Houthis
Flanked by singed missile remnants, President Donald Trump’s envoy to the United Nations declared Thursday that “undeniable” evidence proves Iran…
Iran may be defying UN on missiles: UN chief
Middle East
December 14, 2017
Iran may be defying UN on missiles: UN chief
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that Iran may be defying a UN call to halt ballistic missile development even as…
At least 39 Yemenis dead in Saudi-led raid on police camp in Sanaa: official
Middle East
December 13, 2017
At least 39 Yemenis dead in Saudi-led raid on police camp in Sanaa: official
Saudi-led coalition aircraft struck a military police camp in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital Sanaa on Wednesday, killing at least 39…
Saudi King Salman says determined to confront corruption
Middle East
December 13, 2017
Saudi King Salman says determined to confront corruption
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz said on Wednesday his government was determined to confront corruption with “justice and decisiveness”,…
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said Tehran is willing to resume ties with Saudi Arabia, but only if the…
Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Washington issued a statement in response to media reports claiming a prominent Saudi prince had purchased…