Middle East
Indian groups in UAE miss deadline to suggest changes in new draft Immigration Act
Several Indian expatriate groups in the UAE have missed the deadline to recommend changes in India's new draft Immigration Act.
Israel's Netanyahu blasts media, political foes over legal woes
Police have recommended Netanyahu's indictment in three separate corruption investigations.
Saudi-led coalition launches airstrikes in Yemen's capital
The Saudi-led coalition has launched a series of airstrikes against targets in Yemen's capital Sanaa.
Palestinians launch bid for full UN membership
The Palestinians will launch a bid to become a full member of the United Nations
Pompeo on diplomatic tightrope in Saudi talks over Khashoggi murder
The top US diplomat, on an extensive Middle East tour, held talks with King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
Yemen's warring parties refuse to meet together
Yemen's government and Houthi rebels were in different rooms
Military cargo plane with 9 onboard overshoots runway, crashes in Iran
Some reports on Iranian media said 10 people were on board and that they were killed.
Trump warns Turkey of economic devastation if it hits Kurds
Donald Trump and Erdogan's problems continue which will have implications in the Middle Eastern politics.
Saudi woman fleeing alleged abuse heads for asylum in Canada
‘Canada is a country that understands how important it is to stand up for human rights and woman's rights,’ said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Under new law, Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text message
The new law is seen as way to end secret divorces and ensure women are aware of marital status so they can protect rights such as alimony.