Middle East
Qatar hosts largest US military base in Mideast
June 6, 2017
Qatar hosts largest US military base in Mideast
As Saudi Arabia, along with a growing list of other countries, cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday, it called…
Abu Dhabi calls for secure roadmap to restore ties with Doha
June 6, 2017
Abu Dhabi calls for secure roadmap to restore ties with Doha
On Tuesday, Abu Dhabi called for a secure road map to restore ties with Doha, demanding that the state changes…
Yemen rebels reject ‘biased’ UN envoy as mediator in conflict
June 6, 2017
Yemen rebels reject ‘biased’ UN envoy as mediator in conflict
Yemen’s Shi’a rebels and their allies said Monday they have rejected the UN special envoy to the country as a peace…
US State Department approves $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi
June 6, 2017
US State Department approves $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $1.4 billion worth of military training and equipment…
After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
June 6, 2017
After decade of Hamas, Gaza short on freedom, jobs, electricity
Grim records mark the 10th anniversary of Hamas rule in Gaza — the longest-ever daily electricity and water cuts, 60…
Qatar seeks Kuwaiti mediation after powerful Arab nations shun it
June 6, 2017
Qatar seeks Kuwaiti mediation after powerful Arab nations shun it
Qatar’s ruler postponed an address to his country on Tuesday over its sudden and damaging diplomatic isolation from other leading…
Yemen, Libya follow four Arab countries in cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar
June 5, 2017
Yemen, Libya follow four Arab countries in cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar
Yemen and Libya have brought the number of Arab nations that decided to sever diplomatic relations with Qatar to six.…
Qatar Airways says suspends all flights to Saudi Arabia
June 5, 2017
Qatar Airways says suspends all flights to Saudi Arabia
Qatar Airways said on its official website on Monday that it had suspended all flights to Saudi Arabia. The move…
Bahrain shuts down independent newspaper amid opposition crackdown
June 5, 2017
Bahrain shuts down independent newspaper amid opposition crackdown
The Bahraini government has shut down Al-Wasat, a prominent independent newspaper “until further notice” after the paper published a piece…
Hamas denies Qatar to expel leaders, but says some to move
June 4, 2017
Hamas denies Qatar to expel leaders, but says some to move
Hamas is denying a report that host Qatar has asked several leaders of the Islamic militant group to leave, but…