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Saudi King Salman says determined to confront corruption
Middle East

Saudi King Salman says determined to confront corruption

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz said on Wednesday his government was determined to confront corruption with “justice and decisiveness”,…
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Middle East

Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said Tehran is willing to resume ties with Saudi Arabia, but only if the…
Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
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Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting

Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Washington issued a statement in response to media reports claiming a prominent Saudi prince had purchased…
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Middle East

Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support

Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended its ballistic missile program and urged European countries not to be influenced by US…
Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018
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Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom for the first time in…
SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide
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SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide

Arms sales are increasing around the world. The current report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that…
Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade
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Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Saudi Arabia to end its Yemen blockade immediately, citing humanitarian concerns. “I have…
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting breaks up within hours
Middle East

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting breaks up within hours

A planned two-day meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ended just hours after it began, amid reports of a…
Iran asks Muslims to disrupt Israeli ties in region: TV
Middle East

Iran asks Muslims to disrupt Israeli ties in region: TV

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged Muslims on Tuesday to disrupt what he called a plot by unnamed countries in the…
Lebanese PM Hariri revokes resignation after consensus deal
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Lebanese PM Hariri revokes resignation after consensus deal

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has formally rescinded his resignation following a consensus deal reached with rival political parties. The…
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