Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
From the 1st of Ramadan, only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques
Saudi envoy disputes crown prince role in Khashoggi killing
The whereabouts of Khashoggi's remains are unknown, and the Saudis have not released the names of those tried and sentenced
US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan: Report
The report said that just USD 1.2 billion of the USD 7.8 billion went to pay for buildings and vehicles that were used as intended
US says Saudi crown prince approved Jamal Khashoggi murder but spares him sanctions
Blinken announces the 'Khashoggi Act' that will ban foreigners' entry into US who threaten dissidents or harass reporters and their families
Kuwait resumes direct flights from 35 countries, including India, from tomorrow
In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, direct flight services were suspended to and from Kuwait since September last year
US announces restoration of relations with Palestinians
U.S. administration believes this remains the best way to ensure Israel's future
Pfizer or Sinopharm? US or China? 'Vaccine diplomacy' in Middle East
The Israeli government made documents public that showed the extent of its collaboration with Pfizer in its vaccination campaign
Israel opens embassy in UAE, expanding new relations
A permanent location is under development
Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, easing the Gulf crisis
Kuwait, which had been mediating throughout the dispute, was first to announce the diplomatic breakthrough through its foreign minister
UN calls for restraint after killing of Iranian nuclear scientist
Iran has blamed Israel for Friday's killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and vowed revenge