Afghan Child Casualties Soar as Urban Warfare Intensifies
KABUL, April 17 – Urban warfare has caused a spike in deaths and injuries among women and children…
U.S., Iran Keep Iraqi PM in Place as He Challenges Ruling Elite
BAGHDAD, April 5 – The United States and Iran have formed an unlikely tacit alliance behind Iraq’s prime…
Former Saddam Aide Seeks to Reshape Iraq’s Sunni Insurgency
BAGHDAD, April 11 – A rallying cry to Iraqi Sunnis from former President Saddam Hussein’s top surviving aide aims to…
Donald Trump Tests Positive for Everything, According to His Own Doctor
Donald Trump tests positive for every medical ailment. All of them. Supposedly, that’s what his doctor says—or at…
Lebanon’s Aoun Elected President, Ending 29-Month Vacuum
BEIRUT, Oct 31 – The Lebanese parliament elected former army commander Michel Aoun as president on Monday, ending…
Doha’s Actions May Destabilize the Region: Saudi Minister
At a time when the world is suffering “horrendous” terrorist attacks, Qatar continues to harbor wanted terrorists, providing…
Where is Palestine?
Have you ever wondered where is Palestine? Well you’re not alone people all over the world have gone…
Behind the Scenes: The Saudi-U.S. Arms Deal
The single largest military deal in American history signed on Saturday, May 20th in Riyadh may have appeared…
Resignation of Moroccan Opposition Figures Sends Shockwaves
The resignation of one the Arab world’s leading secular politicians has surprised politicians and analysts across North Africa.…
King Abdullah: “My friends, we will solve the problems of our region!”
Jordan is getting ready for one of its most important conferences in recent years. The World Economic Forum…
Pakistan Says U.S. Must Not Make it a “Scapegoat” for Afghan Failures
KARACHI, Pakistan, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Pakistan rejected on Wednesday U.S. criticism of its efforts to fight terrorism…
Saudi Arabia Says King’s Contact with U.S. Helped Ease Al Aqsa Mosque Tensions
RIYADH, July 27 – Saudi Arabia said on Thursday King Salman had been in contact with the United…
Turkey to Fast-Track Draft Bill Approving Troop Deployment in Qatar
ANKARA, June 7 – Turkey’s parliament is expected to fast-track on Wednesday a draft bill allowing its troops…
Egypt’s President Sissi is Bullying Rivals Ahead of His Re-election Bid
If Khaled Ali is worried, he isn’t showing it. Sitting behind a wooden desk in his office in…
Turkey’s Opposition Leader Launches Court Challenge As He Marches To Istanbul
ISTANBUL, July 4 – Turkey’s main opposition leader launched a European court appeal on Tuesday over an April…
Congressman Calls For U.S. President Donald Trump’s Impeachment
Democratic Congressman Al Green called for impeaching President Trump on Monday, saying Congress must prove to the country…
Qatar is in Denial, Needs to Make a U-Turn: UAE Minister
June 9 – DUBAI (Newsweek Middle East) – Qatar may soon find itself vulnerable in the face of…
Trump: People in the Middle East have Borne the Brunt of Terrorism
RIYADH, May 21 – U.S. President Donald Trump called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight…
John Kerry Urges Russia to Show “Grace” in Geneva Aleppo Talks
PARIS, Dec 10 – Backers of the Syrian opposition appeared resigned to the fall of eastern Aleppo on…
2027: England and Wales Submit Application for EU Membership
February 26 2027 England and Wales submit application for EU Membership Almost nine years after withdrawing from the…
New Saudi Visa Fees Spark An Outcry
DUBAI – If you wish to enter Saudi Arabia, prepare yourself to pay up to $2,100 in visa…
Turkish President Gains Upper Hand in Power Struggle
ISTANBUL, July 24 – At the crossroads between a divided Europe and a convulsed Middle East, Turkey is…
Ministers Prepare to Retake Daesh Stronghold of Mosul
WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD, July 19 – Dozens of defense and foreign ministers will meet in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday…
Pope Urges Armenia and Turkey to Reconcile, Shun Vengeance
YEREVAN, June 25 – Pope Francis urged Armenia and Turkey on Saturday to seek reconciliation and to shun…