Israel Says It is Discussing Possible Direct Haj Flights to Saudi Arabia
Israel voiced hope on Wednesday that Saudi authorities would admit direct flights for its Muslim citizens who want…
Iran Resorts to Security Cameras, Ostracism to Deter Unveiled Women
Wary of re-igniting Iran's worst political turmoil in years, the country's rulers are resorting to new, less obtrusive…
Senators Urge Biden to Enable Agency to Seize Tankers of Iran Oil
As Iran's oil exports rise despite U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program, senators from both parties urged President…
Alleged Hezbollah Financier Extradited to U.S. on Sanctions Evasion Charges
A dual Lebanese-Belgian citizen accused by the United States of financing Lebanon's Hezbollah has been extradited from Romania…
Taiwan Says Tracking Chinese Carrier Off its Southeast Coast
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120…
Saudi Foreign Minister Visits Assad, Further Easing Syria’s Isolation
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Damascus on Tuesday in the…
Iran Invites Saudi King to Visit Tehran: Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Iran has officially invited Saudi Arabia's king to visit the country, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on…
Sudan’s Army Pounds Paramilitary Bases with Air Strikes in Power Struggle
Sudan's army appeared to gain the upper hand on Sunday in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary…
Taiwan President Starts Sensitive U.S. Stopover; China Warns Against Meetings
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on a sensitive U.S. stopover on Wednesday, vowing en route…
Indonesia Stripped of U-20 World Cup Hosting Rights: FIFA
FIFA on Wednesday stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year's Under-20 soccer World Cup, over what…