Saudi Arabia and Iran: When it comes to exiles, the pot calls the kettle black – James M Dorsey

James M Dorsey | If Saudi Arabia is under pressure to give chapter and verse on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in its consulate...

Millions mark Shiite religious festival in Iraq’s Karbala

AFP | Over 13 million Shiite pilgrims crowded Iraq's holy city of Karbala Tuesday to mark the annual Arbaeen commemoration, under tight security less than...

US calls for Yemen ceasefire

AFP | The United States called Tuesday for a ceasefire and peace talks in Yemen, as the Saudi-led military coalition sent more than 10,000 new...

Saudis vow ‘complete’ probe of Khashoggi murder: Mattis

AFP | Saudi Arabia has promised a "full" investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday following talks...

Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over foiled ‘attack’

AFP |  Denmark on Tuesday recalled its ambassador to Iran after it accused Tehran of plotting a foiled "attack" against three Iranians living in the...

Requests for “wavier” start pouring in as the U.S deadline against Iran approaches near

News Analysis | South Korea has made the formal request to the United States of America for “maximum flexibility” once the sanctions on Iran are...

‘Fiercest’ shellfire yet around Syria truce zone: monitor

AFP | Rebels and jihadists traded fire with government forces in northern Syria overnight, their "fiercest" exchanges since a buffer zone deal was announced for...

ICRC says ‘breathtaking’ destruction in Syria’s Ghouta

AFP | The destruction in Syria's Eastern Ghouta is overwhelming and the humanitarian needs huge, a top Red Cross official said Friday after visiting the...

Istanbul Summit on Syria was a success but caveats remain

M K Bhadrakumar | The four-nation Turkey-Russia-Germany-France summit on Syria on October 27 in Istanbul had an impressive outcome. All participants – each with own...

Idlib deal sparks fresh diplomatic push to end Syria war

AFP | A Turkish-Russian deal for Syria's Idlib has revived efforts towards a diplomatic solution to the country's seven-year war, but analysts say a political...

Death toll in Iran alcohol poisoning jumps to 84

AFP | Iran's health ministry said Monday a total of 84 people have died and nearly 1,000 been poisoned from consuming bootleg alcohol over the...

The Saudis will get away with murder – Jacob G Hornberger

Jacob G Hornberger | In my article “Don’t Be Surprised If Saudis Get Away with Murder,” I detailed the U.S. national-security state’s kidnapping and the...