The Trump administration has issued a memo certifying that the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen’s civil war is “undertaking demonstrable actions to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and civilian …
Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage
The Hajj, a journey to the Kaaba in Mecca required by all able Muslims during their lifetime as one of the five pillars of Islam, is one of the world’s largest gatherings every year. Saudi Arabia has …
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Saudi Arabia Suspends Ties With Canada Over Activist Row
Claiming Canada was “blatantly interfering” with its internal affairs, Saudi Arabia has suspended diplomatic and economic ties with Canada. Canada has been vocally critical of Saudi treatment of …
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US bids to revive ′Arab NATO′ alliance as part of measures against Iran
The Trump administration is working to promote a “Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA)” comprised of the six Gulf Arab states plus Egypt and Jordan that would “serve as a bulwark against Iranian …
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UN may take over besieged Yemen port
Ongoing talks between the UN and other actors are discussing the possibility of a UN-takover of Hodeidah, where it would administer the movement of humanitarian and commercial goods in and out of the …
Report: Trump mulling direct US military action to take Yemen port
Responding to what is considered by some to be the worst humanitarian situation in the world at present, President Trump is allegedly considering direct action to seize the country’s main port used to …
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Saudi Arabia Busts ‘Terror Cells’ Plotting Oil Attack
"Saudi forces detained more than 100 terror suspects, including some who officials say were plotting attacks on energy installations and military sites in the eastern oil-producing hub of the …
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Yemen rebels pledge not to attack Saudi Arabia
"Yemeni Shiite rebels pledged on Tuesday not to attack neighbouring Saudi Arabia, a key condition laid down by the Sanaa government to end its nearly-six-month military campaign against them. 'As …
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