March 7, 2020 Saudi Arabia widens crackdown after arresting 3 members of royal family in alleged coup plot Saudi Arabia has detained the younger brother of King Salman and two other members of the royal family for on charges of planning a coup, according to reports.
March 4, 2020 Coronavirus halts Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran The practice of Islam itself is being disrupted in the Middle East as governments around the world are taking drastic measures to control the outbreak of the coronavirus as countries see a spike in infections.
February 27, 2020 Coronavirus: How countries around the world are reacting to the outbreak As the coronavirus reached the soil of a sixth continent, countries around the globe have stepped up measures to contain the spread of the infectious disease.
February 27, 2020 Coronavirus prompts Saudi Arabia to limit travel to holy sites â months ahead of hajj pilgrimage Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it will block foreigners from traveling to Mecca and the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure at the center of the annual hajj pilgrimage, out of concern over the spread of the coronavirus.
February 19, 2020 Pompeo, in Saudi Arabia, says he will likely 'bring up the issue' of American doctor on trial there U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is likely going to âbring up the issueâ of detained Saudi-American doctor Walid Fitaihi during his visit to the Middle Eastern country this week.
February 13, 2020 5 of the deadliest international air disasters A number of passenger planes have been downed throughout world history as a result of mechanical failures and human error.
February 11, 2020 KT McFarland: Trump Middle East peace plan a good starting point at right time despite Palestinian opposition To get a diplomatic breakthrough you need two things -- a fundamental change in the situation and leaders willing to take the risk and leap into the unknown.
January 31, 2020 Qanta Ahmed: Trumpâs Israeli-Palestinian peace plan deserves Arab League support When the 22 members of the Arab League convene in Cairo Saturday to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian peace plan unveiled Tuesday by President Trump, they have a historic opportunity to endorse a fair and equitable vision that would create a demilitarized Palestinian state able to live in peace with Israel. This is an offer too good to turn down.
January 28, 2020 Saudi Arabia backs US-Israel efforts to achieve Mideast peace The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed support for the long-awaited Middle East peace plan unveiled Tuesday by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
January 22, 2020 Brother of Bezosâ girlfriend sees âmedia crucifixionâ after report on alleged Saudi hacking The billionaire's brother asked, "Which paper do I go to to get my reputation back."
