ISIS through the years
AFP | The Islamic State group launched a blistering offensive in 2014, capturing nearly a third of Iraq's territory before it was driven out at...
Israel hits dozens of ‘Iranian’ targets in Syria after rocket fire
AFP | Israel's army said Thursday it hit dozens of Iranian military targets in Syria overnight after rocket fire towards its forces it blamed on...
Trump walks out of ‘Iran Nuclear Deal’
News Analysis | US President, Donald Trump, finally announced to pull out of the Iran Nuclear deal signed in 2015 by his predecessor, Barack Obama....
Saudi Arabia ready to raise oil supply after US pullout from Iran deal
AFP | Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, has said it will take all necessary measures to prevent supply shortages following the US withdrawal...
Iraq sentences 19 Russian women to life for joining IS
AFP | Iraq on Sunday sentenced 19 Russian women to life in prison for joining the Islamic State group, the latest in a series of...
Israel pulls out of race for UN Security Council seat
AFP | Israel dropped out Friday of a race for a Security Council seat in 2019 and 2020 following a campaign by Arab states at...
U.S forces deployed to assist Saudi Arabia for countering Houthi threat
News Analysis | The US support for Arab military coalition, currently carrying out bombing sorties over the Houthi rebels in Yemen, has moved passed the...
Syrian government forces announce Yarmouk camp evacuation agreement
News Analysis | The Syrian government has reached an evacuation deal with fighters from Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to leave the Yarmouk refugee camp in...
Shifting energy import patterns enhance China’s clout in the Middle East
James M. Dorsey | Subtle shifts in Chinese energy imports suggest that China may be able to exert influence in the Middle East in alternative...
Saudi terror case highlights Indian links to Daesh
News Analysis | The suicide bomber who attacked the US Consulate in the Saudi city of Jeddah two years ago was an Indian national, confirmed...
Palestinian congress to convene as Abbas seeks to strengthen hand
AFP | The parliament of the Palestine Liberation Organisation convenes for the first time in decades Monday, as aging President Mahmud Abbas seeks to strengthen...
Astronomy: The outer frontier of MbS’ liberalization
James M Dorsey | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s investment of $1 billion and option to pump a further $480 million into Richard Branson’s...