UN must launch urgent probe into Iran violence: Amnesty
Amnesty International has urged leaders at the UN General Assembly to call for an independent probe into violence in Iran in the wake…
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Pro-government marchers call for executions, as protests continue in Iran
Thousands demonstrated across Iran on Friday at government-backed pro-hijab counter rallies, after a week of bloody protests over the death of a woman…
Gulf-based British expats welcome news of UK VAT rebate
Britain is bringing back VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors — including British expats — to boost its flagging retail sector, Chancellor of the…
Sudan ruling general ‘will not run in elections for civilian-led govt’
Sudan’s ruling military general, who mounted a coup nearly a year ago, said he will not run in future elections for a civilian-led…
Abbas’ UN speech gets mixed response from Palestinians
Israel is deliberately impeding progress toward a two-state solution and can no longer be considered a reliable partner in the peace process, Palestinian…
‘No one wants to be drawn into blocs,’ Saudi FM tells New York MENA Forum
At a time of heightened global polarization, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday called for more cooperation, saying: “No one…
Saudi crown prince, US officials discuss energy security
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US officials discussed energy security on Friday. Brett McGurk, US National Security Council coordinator for the…
Saudi FM: Yemen truce ‘must be extended’ but signs not positive
The truce in Yemen must be extended, but the actions of the Houthi militia seem to indicate they do not want to lengthen…
Saudi Arabia, UAE non-oil foreign trade up 92.5% in past decade at over $30bn: FCSC
Non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and Saudi Arabia jumped 92.5 percent over the last ten years as it hit 124.69 billion dirhams…