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Iran accuses foreign forces of raising Gulf ‘insecurity’
Middle East
September 22, 2019
Iran accuses foreign forces of raising Gulf ‘insecurity’
President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday denounced the presence of foreign forces in the Gulf and said Iran will put forward…
Yemen rebels announce plan to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
Middle East
September 21, 2019
Yemen rebels announce plan to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Huthi rebels unexpectedly announced late Friday that they planned to halt all attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of…
‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
Middle East
September 12, 2019
‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
Her high heels clacking on marble tiles, a defiant Saudi woman turned heads and drew gasps as she strutted through…
Talks to end violent south Yemen power struggle stall: officials
Middle East
September 6, 2019
Talks to end violent south Yemen power struggle stall: officials
ADEN (Reuters) – Talks to end a violent power struggle in south Yemen have stalled and both sides appear to…
Saudi Arabia defends Yemen government against UAE-backed separatists
Middle East
September 6, 2019
Saudi Arabia defends Yemen government against UAE-backed separatists
RIYADH/ADEN (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia called on southern Yemeni separatists on Thursday to cede control of Aden and voiced its…
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
Middle East
September 2, 2019
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
AL-SOUDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Atop a string of green mountains in Saudi Arabia, a monthlong festival drew a medley…
Cleared for takeoff: Saudi women start exercising their newest right
Middle East
August 23, 2019
Cleared for takeoff: Saudi women start exercising their newest right
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s international airports are the scene of the latest “first” for women citizens, who can now…
Saudi Arabia implements end to travel restrictions for Saudi women: agency
Middle East
August 21, 2019
Saudi Arabia implements end to travel restrictions for Saudi women: agency
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has begun allowing adult women to travel without permission and to exercise more control over…
Yemen separatists say ready for talks in Saudi Arabia over Aden crisis
Middle East
August 16, 2019
Yemen separatists say ready for talks in Saudi Arabia over Aden crisis
ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) – Yemen’s southern separatists said on Thursday they were ready to attend a summit in Saudi Arabia…
Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca as haj winds down without incident
Middle East
August 14, 2019
Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca as haj winds down without incident
MINA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Millions of haj pilgrims began heading back to Mecca for final prayers on Tuesday as…