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Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
Middle East

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…
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Middle East

Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support

Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended its ballistic missile program and urged European countries not to be influenced by US…
Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018
Middle East

Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom for the first time in…
SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide
World

SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide

Arms sales are increasing around the world. The current report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that…
Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade
Middle East

Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Saudi Arabia to end its Yemen blockade immediately, citing humanitarian concerns. “I have…
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting breaks up within hours
Middle East

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting breaks up within hours

A planned two-day meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ended just hours after it began, amid reports of a…
Iran asks Muslims to disrupt Israeli ties in region: TV
Middle East

Iran asks Muslims to disrupt Israeli ties in region: TV

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged Muslims on Tuesday to disrupt what he called a plot by unnamed countries in the…
Lebanese PM Hariri revokes resignation after consensus deal
Middle East

Lebanese PM Hariri revokes resignation after consensus deal

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has formally rescinded his resignation following a consensus deal reached with rival political parties. The…
Fugitive Habib al-Adly’s location has been identified: Interior Ministry
Egypt

Fugitive Habib al-Adly’s location has been identified: Interior Ministry

Egypt’s interior ministry said on Tuesday that it had finally identified the location of former Minister of Interior, Habib al-Adly,…
Saudi has completed main wave of arrests in anti-graft purge, minister says
Middle East

Saudi has completed main wave of arrests in anti-graft purge, minister says

Saudi Arabia has completed the main wave of arrests in its sweeping crackdown on corruption and is preparing to channel…
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