Middle East historian Bernard Lewis dies
Historian Bernard Lewis, whose influential books shaped generations of Middle East scholars but whose views… Read More
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Middle East
US has lost ‘mediator role’ in Middle East: Erdogan
LONDON: The US has lost its role as mediator in the Middle East by moving… Read More
7 years ago
Oil prices down in Asia as focus turns to Trump, equities rise
HONG KONG: Oil prices slipped in Asia on Tuesday morning from three-and-a-half-year highs as investors… Read More
7 years ago
Confident Pompeo makes Middle East diplomatic debut
RIYADH: Washington's newly appointed secretary of state landed in Riyadh Saturday on a tour of… Read More
7 years ago
Saudi boss forced maid to drink bleach, says Philippine
A Philippine domestic worker has been hospitalised in Saudi Arabia after her employer allegedly forced… Read More
7 years ago
Middle East Comic Con kicks off in Dubai
Dozens of youths turned up in their comic best for the seventh edition of the… Read More
7 years ago
Netflix announces first Arabic series ‘Jinn’
Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has announced "Jinn", its first Arabic original series.… Read More
7 years ago
Jordan’s King Abdullah tells Pence of concern over Jerusalem
AMMAN: Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday voiced concern over Washington's controversial recognition of Jerusalem… Read More
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Four Palestinians killed in new wave of violence over US Jerusalem move
JERUSALEM: Four Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded Friday in clashes with Israeli forces as… Read More
7 years ago
Anger in Muslim world as Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump recognised the disputed city of Jerusalem as Israel's capital Wednesday,… Read More
7 years ago
Trump asks Saudi Arabia to allow immediate aid to Yemen
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to immediately allow humanitarian… Read More
7 years ago
Middle East leaders paint ‘dark picture’ at Rome conference
ROME: When Italy organised a conference focused on the Middle East, the Gulf and North… Read More
7 years ago
Britain’s Theresa May heads to Middle East
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May will travel to the Middle East this week to… Read More
7 years ago
The disputed partition of Palestine 70 years ago
PARIS: The UN plan that partitioned Palestine into two states, one Jewish and one Arab,… Read More
7 years ago
Netanyahu expresses ‘hope’ for US peace push despite no commitment to two-state solution
LONDON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday he hoped a U.S. peace initiative… Read More
7 years ago
Saudi king’s visit consolidates Russia’s Middle East power
RIYADH: Saudi King Salman swept into Moscow with a vast entourage for a first ever… Read More
8 years ago
EU plans to take 50,000 refugees from Africa, Mideast
BRUSSELS: The EU unveiled plans on Wednesday to take at least 50,000 refugees directly from… Read More
8 years ago
Saudi Arabia arrests prominent cleric: social media
DUBAI: A prominent Saudi religious leader has been arrested, according to social media postings on… Read More
8 years ago
Syria govt behind sarin gas attack in April: UN probe
GENEVA: United Nations war crimes investigators said Wednesday that they had evidence Syrian government forces… Read More
8 years ago
Better use of scarce water key to Middle East’s future: World Bank
WASHINGTON: Political stability and economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa could hinge… Read More
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