Latest Region News
New Saudi foreign minister inherits his predecessor’s heavy debt
"Kingdom not in crisis," Al-Assaf says in his first statement in office
UAE to reopen its embassy in Syria for first time in 7 years
Embassy has been closed since Syrian uprising erupted in 2011
Saudi Arabia reshuffles cabinet, government entities
Royal decree issued on Thursday to restructure government headed by King Salman
Angry protests in Tunisia after journalist immolates himself
Zorgi called for revolution over poor living conditions, corruption
Clashes renew in Sudan while protesters attempt to march on presidential palace
Security forces dispersed riots by firing tear gas, shooting into air
Israel’s warplanes struck targets in Damascus, wounding 3 soldiers: Syria
Airstrikes hit Hezbollah weapons depot, injuring several senior personnel, US official says
Sudan’s Al-Bashir vows ‘reforms’ after protests
President's pledge comes following public protests in many cities since 19 December
Israel to dissolve parliament, hold election in April
Netanyahu seeks similar right-wing coalition after election
Militants attack Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli, killing 3
Suicide bombers opened fire against ministry's employees before blowing themselves up inside
Syrian National Security Chief visits Cairo, meets Egypt’s Head of General Intelligence: SANA
Mamlouk’s second publicised visit to Cairo since start of Syrian revolution