Netanyahu sees Israel joining U.S. Visa Waiver Programme in September
Netanyahu sees Israel joining U.S. Visa Waiver Programme in September
Moscow to host Syria, Turkey, Iran, Russia meeting
Moscow to host Syria, Turkey, Iran, Russia meeting
Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman phones Chinese President Xi Jinping
KSA and Chinese leaders discuss strategic relations
Netanyahu agrees to delay Israel's judicial overhaul until next parliament session
Netanyahu agrees to delay Israel's judicial overhaul until next parliament session
Israeli unions launch strike, upping pressure on Netanyahu
Israeli unions launch strike, upping pressure on Netanyahu
Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume relations after tensions
Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume relations after tensions
Iran arrests school poisoning suspects as cases top 5,000
Iran arrests school poisoning suspects as cases top 5,000
Hundreds protest new proposed election law in Baghdad
Hundreds protest new proposed election law in Baghdad
UN wants $4.3bn to help millions in war-torn Yemen
UN wants $4.3bn to help millions in war-torn Yemen
Syria quake survivors battle cold in tents and vehicles
Syria quake survivors battle cold in tents and vehicles
Mass Paris rally urges EU terror listing for Iran guards
Mass Paris rally urges EU terror listing for Iran guards
PM resolves to forge deeper economic engagement between Pakistan and Kuwait
PM resolves to forge deeper economic engagement between Pakistan and Kuwait
Iran carries out second execution linked to wave of popular protests
Iran carries out second execution linked to wave of popular protests
An assassination, a feud and the fight for power in Iraq's Kurdistan
An assassination, a feud and the fight for power in Iraq's Kurdistan
Iran protesters call for strike, prosecutor says morality police shut down
Iran protesters call for strike, prosecutor says morality police shut down
Protest-hit Iran says reviewing mandatory headscarf law
Protest-hit Iran says reviewing mandatory headscarf law
Fawad claims Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari agree to impose martial law
Fawad claims Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari agree to impose martial law
Iran leader says 'enemies' may target workers as protests rage
Iran leader says 'enemies' may target workers as protests rage
US targets production, transfer of Iranian drones to Russia in new sanctions
US targets production, transfer of Iranian drones to Russia in new sanctions
Iran sets up meeting on IAEA inquiry as diplomatic clash looms
Iran sets up meeting on IAEA inquiry as diplomatic clash looms
Iran's judiciary says it will deal firmly with protesters
Iran's judiciary says it will deal firmly with protesters
Scores of Syrian refugees head home from crisis-hit Lebanon
Scores of Syrian refugees head home from crisis-hit Lebanon
UAE, Iran condemn assassination attempt on Imran Khan
UAE, Iran condemn assassination attempt on Imran Khan
Iraqi parliament approves new Cabinet in long-awaited vote
Iraqi parliament approves new Cabinet in long-awaited vote
Iran’s elite technical university emerges as hub of protests
Iran’s elite technical university emerges as hub of protests
Iran says over dozen people killed in shrine attack, Raisi vows to respond
Iran says over dozen people killed in shrine attack, Raisi vows to respond
Iran tensions mount as students protest ahead of Mahsa Amini ceremony
Iran tensions mount as students protest ahead of Mahsa Amini ceremony
Iran prison fire death toll grows as some EU states call for sanctions
Iran prison fire death toll grows as some EU states call for sanctions
Iranians keep up protests over Mahsa Amini death despite mounting fatalities
Iranians keep up protests over Mahsa Amini death despite mounting fatalities
Iran says it launched test ‘tug’ into suborbital space
Iran says it launched test ‘tug’ into suborbital space
Iran president defiant as eight reported dead in protests over woman death
Iran president defiant as eight reported dead in protests over woman's death
UN calls for probe into Iranian woman's death amid protests
UN calls for probe into Iranian woman’s death amid protests
Iran makes arrests in Guards commander killing blamed on Israel
Iran makes arrests in Guards commander killing blamed on Israel
Yemen rifts stall reforms needed to access Gulf aid, sources say
Yemen rifts stall reforms needed to access Gulf aid, sources say
US imposes sanctions on Iran over cyber activities, cyberattack on Albania
US imposes sanctions on Iran over cyber activities, cyberattack on Albania
Al Qaeda attack kills 20 Yemeni forces in Abyan, says southern military
Al Qaeda attack kills 20 Yemeni forces in Abyan, says southern military
No end to crisis as Iraq's PM ends second round of talks
No end to crisis as Iraq’s PM ends second round of talks
IAEA to visit Ukraine nuclear plant amid renewed shelling
IAEA to visit Ukraine nuclear plant amid renewed shelling
US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria
US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria
Iran submits a 'written response' in nuclear deal talks
Iran submits a ‘written response’ in nuclear deal talks
EU puts forth 'final' text to resurrect Iran nuclear deal
EU puts forth 'final' text to resurrect Iran nuclear deal
Hundreds of thousands gather for mass prayer in Baghdad
Hundreds of thousands gather for mass prayer in Baghdad
Air Force charges airman in Syria base explosion from April
Air Force charges airman in Syria base explosion from April
Iraqi cleric orders followers to continue protest in Baghdad
Iraqi cleric orders followers to continue protest in Baghdad
Iran's nuclear saga: from 2015 accord to new talks
Iran's nuclear saga: from 2015 accord to new talks
Iraqi protesters breach parliament building in Baghdad
Iraqi protesters breach parliament building in Baghdad
Iran escalates enrichment with adaptable machines at Fordow, IAEA reports
Iran escalates enrichment with adaptable machines at Fordow, IAEA reports
UN rights mission finds 'probable' mass graves in Libya
UN rights mission finds 'probable' mass graves in Libya
Ten dead, 251 injured in chlorine gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba port
Ten dead, 251 injured in chlorine gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba port
Summer means suffering: how workers survive intense Gulf heat
Summer means suffering for anyone working outside
Saudi crown prince heads to Egypt on start of tour
Saudi crown prince heads to Egypt on start of tour
Iran shows off underground drone base, but not its location
Iran shows off underground drone base, but not its location
Building collapse kills 5 people, injures many in south Iran
Building collapse kills 5 people, injures many in south Iran
Five Egyptian soldiers killed in second deadly Sinai attack
Five Egyptian soldiers killed in second deadly Sinai attack
IAEA warns that Iran not forthcoming on past nuclear activities
IAEA warns that Iran not forthcoming on past nuclear activities
IAEA warns that Iran not forthcoming on past nuclear activities
IAEA warns that Iran not forthcoming on past nuclear activities
Iran to execute Swedish-Iranian on spying charges by May 21
Iran to execute Swedish-Iranian on spying charges by May 21
War-torn Yemen holds breath as breakthrough truce begins
War-torn Yemen holds breath as breakthrough truce begins
FM reaffirms Pakistan's desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Iran
The two FMs had a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and the regional situation.
Egypt displays recently discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara
Egypt displays recently discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara
Two UK-Iranian nationals fly back to Britain after Tehran release
Two UK-Iranian nationals fly back to Britain after Tehran release
UN seeks more than $4 bln for Yemen to avert mass starvation
UN seeks more than $4 bln for Yemen to avert mass starvation
US or Russia? Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for wealthy Gulf
GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have largely kept quiet on Ukraine crisis.
Iran urges West be realistic in nuclear talks, recalls negotiator for consultations
Iran urges West be realistic in nuclear talks, recalls negotiator for consultations
Iran supreme leader urges nuclear energy progress amid talks
Iran supreme leader urges nuclear energy progress amid talks
Decision on Iran nuclear deal days away, ball in Tehran's court: France
Decision on Iran nuclear deal days away, ball in Tehran's court
Iran unveils long-range missile as Vienna nuclear talks resume
Iran unveils long-range missile as Vienna nuclear talks resume
Iran 'jail restaurant' aims to free bad debt inmates
Iran 'jail restaurant' aims to free bad debt inmates
Iran nuclear talks set to resume with deal 'in sight'
Iran nuclear talks set to resume with deal 'in sight'
US says IS leader 'taken off battlefield' in Syria raid
US says IS leader 'taken off battlefield' in Syria raid
Turkish warplanes attack Kurdish fighters in Iraq, Syria
Turkish warplanes attack Kurdish fighters in Iraq, Syria
Syrian fighters set deadline for IS gunmen to surrender
Syrian fighters set deadline for IS gunmen to surrender
US-backed Syria forces retake prison a week after IS assault
US-backed Syria forces retake prison a week after IS assault
Kurds locked in tense Syria prison standoff with IS jihadists
Kurds locked in tense Syria prison standoff with IS jihadists
US-backed fighters chase IS gunmen near prison in Syria
US-backed fighters chase IS gunmen near prison in Syria
Coalition denies Yemen prison air strike that killed 70
Coalition denies Yemen prison air strike that killed 70
Divorce rate increases in Saudi Arabia to 7 every hour
Divorce rate increases in Saudi Arabia to 7 every hour
Air strike on Yemen prison leaves more than 200 dead or wounded
Air strike on Yemen prison leaves more than 200 dead or wounded
Pakistan, Iraq sign MoU in field of tourism in Baghdad
Pakistan, Iraq sign MoU in field of tourism in Baghdad
Kurdish-led forces kill 23 Islamic State militants in Syria, source says
Kurdish-led forces kill 23 Islamic State militants in Syria
Iran's Iraj Pezeshkzad, who wrote 'My Uncle Napoleon,' dies
Iran's Iraj Pezeshkzad, who wrote 'My Uncle Napoleon,' dies
Nearly 200 dead as fighting surges near Yemen's Marib
Nearly 200 dead as fighting surges near Yemen's Marib
Houthis seize 'hostile' vessel off Yemen that Saudis say carried medical equipment
The cargo ship was hijacked off the western Yemeni port of Hodeidah, the coalition said.
Saudi-led strikes halt aid flights into rebel-held Yemen capital
More than 80 percent of the population of around 30 million require humanitarian assistance.
IAEA strikes deal with Iran on replacing cameras at workshop
A senior diplomat said last month the IAEA does not know whether Karaj is operational.
Gulf Arab summit says attack on one state is "an attack on them all"
Summit took place nearly a year after Riyadh put an end to a 3-1/2-year Arab boycott of GCC members
Iran sticks to stance as nuclear talks resume, EU, Russia stress urgency
Iran wants all sanctions re-imposed by the US in 2018 to be lifted in a verifiable process.
Motorcycle bombing in southern Iraqi city of Basra kills 4
The blast set ablaze two other vehicles and sent a column of black smoke into the sky.
UAE security official pays rare visit to Iran to discuss ties, regional issues
Iran’s Gulf Arab neighbours want an end to Tehran’s push for dominance in the region
Iran gives drafts on sanctions, nuclear issues to European nuclear deal parties
The announcement came on the fourth day of indirect talks between Iran and the United States
Iranian forces, Taliban exchange fire at border
A clash erupted in the afternoon between Iranian border guards and the Taliban
Lebanon's president in Qatar for talks over Gulf crisis
President Michel Aoun’s face-to-face meetings with the emir of Qatar and other Qatari officials
IAEA chief says negotiations in Iran proved inconclusive
The standoff over the Karaj workshop that makes parts for advanced centrifuges
Iran bans newspaper that linked supreme leader to poverty
The semiofficial Mehr news agency said Iran’s media supervisory body shut down the daily newspaper
Iran says almost doubled stock of enriched uranium
Tehran has progressively abandoned its commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal
Lebanon PM urges action to mend Gulf row, govt paralysis
The government is breaking at the seams over a series of disputes
Saudi women barrel into workforce in changing kingdom
Saudi Arabia is highlighting its progress on women at a time of scrutiny in the West over its human
Iraq's Babylon arts festival back after almost 20 years
The last edition of the festival was held in 2002
Four Gulf states pull diplomats from Beirut
Lebanon had been counting on financial assistance from the Gulf to rescue its economy.
Biden, trio of European allies discuss Iran nuclear program
The U.N.’s atomic watchdog has said Iran is increasingly in violation of the deal
Pakistan, Iran urge world to help Afghanistan to avert humanitarian crisis
He said the people of Afghanistan deserved peace as they suffered conflict for four decades.
Iran says cyberattack closes gas stations across country
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack
Attacks kill 27 in Syria capital, rebel stronghold
Two bombs planted on an army bus in central Damascus were detonated early in the morning
Coalition says killed 160 Yemen rebels in battle for Marib
The rebels rarely comment on losses and the toll could not be independently verified
Iran says agreed with EU on Brussels nuclear talks 'in days'
Dialogue on the deal has been stalled since June.
Yemen economy is collapsing, humanitarian crisis rising: UN
Yemen has been convulsed by civil war since 2014
3 killed in Beirut amid clashes over blast probe: report
The exchanges of fire involving snipers, pistols, Kalashnikovs and rocket-propelled grenades
Anti-missile defences tested to protect 'sensitive' sites: Iran
Iran has said repeatedly that it is ready to resume talks "soon".
PM Imran terms Pak-Iran border as border of 'peace and friendship'
PM Imran Khan said Pakistan, Iran have direct stake in peace, stability in Afghanistan
Pak-Iran cooperation vital for peace, stability in region: COAS
During the meeting, a wide range of issues including the Afghanistan situation were discussed
At least 134 Yemen rebels dead in latest Marib-area strikes: coalition
Dozens of new strikes were carried out in the Abdiya district of Marib province
Cleric Sadr wins Iraq vote, former PM Maliki close behind
Former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki looked set to have the next largest win among Shi'ite parties
UN rights council dumps Yemen abuses probe
Yemen's grinding conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions
Taliban meet with Iran delegation amid Afghan economic woes
The Taliban met with a delegation from neighboring Iran to regulate trade between the countries
Iraq's militias seek to consolidate political power in vote
The group is on a US list of terrorist organizations
Tunisia president names Najla Bouden as country's first female PM
The President of the Republic Kais Saied charged Najla Bouden with forming a government
'It takes courage': Saudi Arabia's women cyclists break norms
Saudi Arabia's social changes have included allowing women to drive
Battle for 'future of Yemen' as rebels close on key city
Seizing Marib would be a game-changer, completing the rebels' takeover of Yemen's north
Iran says nuclear talks to resume 'very soon,' gives no date
The Iranian foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the Vienna talks would resume in a few weeks
Mideast in shambles, but the world has moved on for now
The world’s focus has shifted to more global challenges such as the coronavirus and climate change
In war, 16 million Yemenis 'marching' toward starvation: UN
Yemen has been convulsed by civil war since 2014
Iran replaces chief nuclear negotiator with Raisi protege
Abbas Araghchi was one of the key negotiators of the 2015 agreement
Iran invites IAEA chief for talks before showdown with West
The IAEA and Iran's envoy to the agency later confirmed the trip and the meeting.
Mideast leaders plus France meet in Baghdad to talk security
Iraq's security has improved in recent years but it is still plagued by big power rivalries
In Iran, slow vaccinations fuel anger in unending pandemic
After Iran’s Supreme Leader refused to accept vaccine donations from Western countries
Iran nuclear talks could resume in September: EU official
Raisi is a hardliner expected to consolidate the ultraconservatives' power during his four-year term
Pak, Iran to enhance economic cooperation, regional trade through more routes
The two leaders also agreed to make joint efforts to address the growing challenges of Islamo-phobia
Israel says it has evidence linking Iran to deadly tanker attack
Iran will not hesitate for a moment to defend its... interests and national security
Timeline: crisis-hit Lebanon
Billionaire politician Najib Mikati seeks to form a long-awaited government
FM Qureshi to pay two-day official visit to Bahrain on Wednesday
Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy traditionally close and fraternal ties
Pak, Saudi delegations meet to discuss bilateral ties: FO
Key focus of the meeting was on Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council
Crisis-hit Lebanon picks billionare Najib Mikati as next PM-designate
Mikati will pick up where Saad Hariri left off earlier this month
Tunisian president ousts government in move critics call a coup
Crowds of people quickly flooded the capital and other cities to support Saied
Iraq market blast kills at least 21, wounds 33
The blast in the densely populated suburb of Sadr City came as shoppers crowded the market
Syrian president sworn in for 4th term in war-torn country
Assad’s re-election in May in a landslide was never in doubt.
Iranian ambassador calls on Hammad Azhar
Matters relating to cooperation between the two countries in the Energy Sector came under discussion
Iran opposition says Raisi victory shows regime weakness
The elevation of Raisi showed the leadership wanted "to close ranks and preserve power"
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two: US coalition
Iraqi militia groups aligned with Iran vowed to retaliate after last month's US strikes
Iran restricts IAEA access to main enrichment plant after attack: diplomats
The IAEA has so far stopped short of reporting the issue to its member states
Iraq slams US strikes on pro-Iran fighters amid calls for revenge
The second such raid on pro-Iran targets since US President Joe Biden took office
Pak-Saudi Arabia ink deal for oil on deferred payments
The $4.5 billion agreement was signed for three years
'Arab Alliance' meets in Iraq in first visit in decades for an Egyptian leader
The first Gulf War ruptured diplomatic relations between Iraq and Egypt
IAEA demands answer from Iran on monitoring deal as nuclear talks crisis looms
Iran and the United States have been holding indirect talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal
World powers in new push for Libya peace
The efforts to end a decade-long spiral of violence in Libya are the second round held in Berlin
Iran's election unsettles Biden's hope for a nuclear deal
Optimism that a deal was imminent faded as latest talks ended Sunday without significant progress
Iran's hard-line president-elect says he won't meet Biden
Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi also described himself as a “defender of human rights”
Dozens killed as battle for Yemen's Marib flares
The Iran-backed rebels are seeking to seize control of Marib and its surrounding oil fields
PM Imran felicitates newly elected Iranian President
Imran Khan said he look forward to working with him for further strengthening of our fraternal ties
Close Khamenei loyalist sanctioned by US set to win Iran vote
A win would burnish Raisi's chances of one day succeeding Khamenei at the pinnacle of power
Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance as Islamic Republic votes
The deal’s collapse with President Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw America
Syria's last aid crossing in balance as Biden to meet Putin
The aid crossing from Turkey into rebel-held northwest Syria serves up to 4 million people in Syria
CJCSC, Jordan's CJCS discuss security, defense cooperation
Pakistan keen to expand its existing bilateral military to military cooperation with Jordan: CJCSC
Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel attacked Iran nuclear assets
Among the major attacks to target Iran, none have struck deeper than two explosions
Iran's largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman
The vessel sank near the Iranian port of Jask
Iran nuclear deal parties to wrap up latest round of talks in Vienna
Iran's nuclear negotiator said barriers to revival of deal are complicated but not insurmountable
Pakistanis will get employment opportunities in S Arabia, Kuwait: Sh Rashid
He said Saudi Arabia has 3 million job opportunities, of which 30% will go to Pakistanis.
Egypt's intelligence chief holds truce talks with Hamas in Gaza
The visit was the first by an Egyptian intelligence chief to the enclave since the early 2000s.
Iran says progress made in nuclear talks but key issues remain
The negotiations are very complex and we have now reached the main issues of dispute
Pakistan lauds Kuwait for resumption of family, business visas for Pakistanis
He said Pakistani businessmen residing in other Gulf countries could avail online visa facilitation
Kuwait restores family, business visas for Pakistani citizens after decade
Sh Rashid said by lifting ban on business visa, trade will also increase between the two countries.
FM Qureshi meets Iraqi PM; proposes framework for political consultations
Qureshi appreciated the resilience of Iraqi people in facing challenges to peace and security.
Pakistan values relations with Iraq: FM Qureshi
He said both Pakistan and Iraq can share their experiences in the fight against terrorism.
Assad dismisses critics as Syria votes to extend his grip on power
Huge election posters glorifying Assad have mushroomed across the country under his control
No sign yet Iran will take steps needed to remove sanctions: US's Blinken
Indirect talks have been underway in Vienna as Biden administration seeks a path forward with Iran
Iran says IAEA access to nuclear sites images has ended, extension possible
Iran and global powers have held several rounds of negotiations since April in Vienna
Iran displays long-range combat drone, names it 'Gaza'
The West sees Iran's missiles both as a conventional military threat to regional stability
154 Palestinians martyred, over 1200 injured as Israel intensifies attacks
The UN has said it estimates approximately 10,000 Palestinians have left their homes.
Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Worshippers wearing masks joined communal prayers in the streets of Indonesia’s capital
Hard-liner Ahmadinejad again seeks to be Iran's president
As Iran negotiates with world powers over its tattered nuclear deal amid tensions with the US
Iranian hopefuls weigh in for presidential showdown
Iranian media have expected the poll to feature the most-ever candidates with military backgrounds
US Navy seizes weapons in Arabian Sea likely bound for Yemen
The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey discovered the weapons aboard
Iran's Khamenei calls Israel 'not a country, but a terrorist base'
Tensions have been running high between Iran and Israel following a series of maritime attacks
Saudi Arabia wants to see "verifiable deeds" from talks with Iran, says official
Tensions between Riyadh and Tehran have festered over the Yemen war
Saudi Arabia, Iran held talks more than once in Iraq: Iraqi president
Baghdad hosted talks between officials from its two neighbours and mutual adversaries on April 9
Iran a key topic as US envoy Blinken meets UK counterpart
The two envoys donned face masks and fist-pumped before heading into the talks
Iran reaches deals to release prisoners; US denies
US State Department spokesman Ned Price immediately denied the Iranian state TV report.
Saudi prince strikes conciliatory tone with rival Iran
“We do not want Iran's situation to be difficult. On the contrary, we want Iran to grow"
Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna amid new complications
Iran’s Foreign Ministry called leak of the recording “illegal,” but hasn’t disputed its authenticity
Explosive-laden 'drone' boat targets Saudi port of Yanbu
The incident comes amid the kingdom’s yearslong war against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Iraqi medics recount horrors from Baghdad's hospital inferno
The fire raged for hours before claiming 82 lives and injuring 110 people.
Fire at Iraqi Covid hospital kills more than 80, sparks anger
Many "victims died because they had to be moved and were taken off ventilators
FM Qureshi pays respects at shrine of Imam Ali Raza (AS) in Mashhad
He said scholars of Muslim Ummah must play their part in discouraging growing trend of Islamophobia
First woman ever applies to run for president of Syria
The presidential election is to be held May 26. Syrians abroad will vote on May 20.
Progress in Iran nuclear talks but end 'far away': Delegate
The US unilaterally left the agreement, which promises Iran economic incentives in return for curbs
Delights of Ramadan disappear for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
More people resorted to reducing the size or number of meals
Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
The ministry stressed that pilgrims must strictly adhere to date and time slot allocated for them.
Iran starts enriching uranium to 60pc, its highest level ever
The announcement also marks a significant escalation after attack that damaged centrifuges at Natanz
Pakistan condemns missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
Pakistan reaffirms its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Iran president calls 60 percent enrichment an answer to 'evilness'
Rouhani also accused Israel of being behind the Natanz attack.
Hammad for strengthening investment, business linkages with Saudi Arabia
He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were enjoying historical relations over the years
