Iran-backed parties strengthened after Sadrists exit Iraq parliament
The bloc of 73 Sadrist parliamentarians resigned two weeks ago after months of stalemate over forming a new government. Iraq’s parliament swore in…
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Lebanon’s Mikati set to be named PM, vote count shows
The Sunni Muslim billionaire secured the support of at least 50 of parliament’s 128 lawmakers, according to a Reuters tally, including the Iran-backed…
In a first trip abroad, US antisemitism envoy travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE
“Saudi Arabia is a very important country in the Gulf,” she said. “It has shown a willingness and openness to hosting me. We’ve…
Abraham Accords are secure despite Israeli gov’t turmoil, gulf analysts say
The political instability and the pending elections in Israel will not affect the Abraham Accords’ normalization agreements, a majority of Gulf and Arab…
Why is there so much intrigue in Iraq over Soleimani’s death? – analysis
The Harakat al-Nujaba pro-Iranian militia blamed the US drone strike for Soleimani’s death, but that’s not the only theory. Nasr al-Shammari, spokesman for…
Riyadh and Ankara: Will reconciliation change the region?
According to reports the Saudi Crown Prince and Turkey’s leader discussed “their common determination to enhance cooperation in the bilateral relations.” Saudi Crown…
Saudi crown prince leaves Jordan for Turkey
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has left Jordan to Turkey on Wednesday following a visit that saw both sides discuss all…
Moroccan pilgrims return to Madinah after 2-year hiatus
First 250-person contingent left Sale on June 20 King Mohammed VI tells travelers: ‘We invite you to respect measures adopted by Saudi Arabia’…
Saudi crown prince arrives in Turkey
An official reception ceremony was held in honor of the crown prince in Ankara Prince Mohammed held talks with the Turkish president at…