World / Middle East

Blast kills Turkish soldier, injuries another in Eastern Türkiye 19 Jul 2022 - 12:18 pm

Ankara:The Turkish Ministry of Interior announced Monday that one Turkish soldier was killed and another was injured by an improvised explosive device in...

Putin to meet Iranian and Turkish leaders with war center stage 19 Jul 2022 - 09:35 am

The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey hold summit talks in Tehran on Tuesday, formally on the conflict in Syria but with the...

World Bank projects Jordanian economy to grow by 2.1% in 2022 18 Jul 2022 - 06:47 pm

AMMAN: Jordan's economy is projected to grow by 2.1% this year, with rising commodity prices, supply bottlenecks and impact of the war in...

Egypt's GASC seeks wheat in international tender 18 Jul 2022 - 10:10 am

CAIRO:Egypt's state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), is seeking an unspecified amount of wheat in an international purchasing tender....

Demonstrations in Sudan demanding civilian government 17 Jul 2022 - 10:02 pm

Khartoum: The security authorities in Sudan repelled demonstrations in the Khartoum State today, called for by the Central Resistance Committees in Sudan. Additionally,...

Jeddah Summit final communique welcomes Qatar's preparations for World Cup 16 Jul 2022 - 08:18 pm

Doha: The Jeddah Security and Development Summit, which was held today in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia with the participation of the leaders of...

No security nor stability without guaranteeing establishment of independent Palestinian state: King of Jordan 16 Jul 2022 - 06:53 pm

Jeddah: King Abdullah II of Jordan underlined today that there is no security, stability or prosperity in the Middle East without a solution...

Saudi Crown Prince calls for stronger international cooperation to ensure recovery of global economy 16 Jul 2022 - 06:18 pm

Jeddah: Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed that the challenges the...

Biden says US 'will not walk away' from Middle East 16 Jul 2022 - 06:00 pm

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: President Joe Biden, speaking at a summit of Arab leaders, said Saturday that the United States "will not walk away”...

Saudi crown prince says unrealistic energy policies will lead to inflation 16 Jul 2022 - 02:15 pm

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia:Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, addressing a U.S.-Arab summit, said on Saturday that unified efforts were required to support...

On Biden visit, US doubles visa time for Saudis 16 Jul 2022 - 01:43 pm

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saudi citizens will soon be able to obtain 10-year visitor visas, double the current validity, in an agreement during U.S....

Biden will announce $1 billion for food security during Arab summit 16 Jul 2022 - 01:17 pm

Jeddah: President Joe Biden will announce on Saturday during an Arab summit that the United States has committed $1 billion in new near...

Israeli navy boats target fishermen in Northern Gaza Strip 16 Jul 2022 - 12:50 pm

Palestine, Gaza:Gaza fishermen were forced today to return to shore and cut short their fishing endeavor after Israeli navy boats opened fire in...

White House: Russian officials visited Iran to view drones 16 Jul 2022 - 11:26 am

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: The White House says Russian officials have visited an airfield in centralIranat least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable...

Libya reaches deal to reopen oil fields and export terminals 15 Jul 2022 - 09:59 pm

Libya’s government, National Oil Corp. and protesters have reached an agreement to reopen oil fields and export terminals, officials said. The agreement will...