Middle East

How the Yemen conflict can impact Pakistan!

The conflict in Yemen has escalated ferociously in the past two-three months and has had… Read More

Nawaz, Saudi King discuss Middle East situation

RIYADH/ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in… Read More

Dr. Maliha Lodhi asks UN to play its part for peace in ME

UNITED NATION: Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nation (UN) Dr. Maleeha Lodhi expressing concern… Read More

Oil falls more than $1 as Middle East supply fears ease

LONDON: Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Friday as worries receded over… Read More

Middle East and Asia boost investment in top level sports

LONDON: A new report has highlighted the growing reach and depth of Asian and Middle-Eastern investment… Read More

UN to consider Palestine resolution 'soon'

UNITED NATIONS: A draft resolution to revive talks on a final Israeli-Palestinian settlement is expected… Read More

Qatar will host 2022 World Cup: FIFA President firm

MANILA: A defiant FIFA President Sepp Blatter said there would be no moving the 2022… Read More

For many young British Muslims tug of peace is stronger than pull of war

BIRMINGHAM, England: For some British Muslims, the path to jihad and the path to peaceful… Read More

Shiites in fear as deadly bigotry spreads to new shores

LONDON: A flood of anti-Shiite propaganda online and on satellite television is spreading bigotry and… Read More

IMF cuts Middle East growth forecasts on global trends, unrest

DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecasts for many countries in the… Read More

ISIL bombs Syrian Kurdish town despite U.S. air strikes

BEIRUT: New U.S.-led air strikes against Islamic State fighters failed to stop them from pressing… Read More

U.N. says Palestinians, Israelis reach deal on Gaza reconstruction

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations, Israel and the Palestinian Authority have reached a deal to… Read More

U.S. sees Middle East help fighting IS, Britain cautious after beheading

WASHINGTON/LONDON: Washington said countries in the Middle East had offered to join air strikes against… Read More

Kerry in Iraq backs government, to build support against Islamic State

BAGHDAD: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was in Baghdad on Wednesday, beginning a tour… Read More

Saudi king warns of terrorism threat to U.S., Europe

DOHA: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said terrorism would soon spread to Europe and the United… Read More

Iran deputy foreign minister to visit Saudi Arabia

DUBAI/RIYADH: Iran's deputy foreign minister will visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the first bilateral… Read More

Iraq Kurds retake Mosul dam from ISIL

BAGHDAD: Iraqi and Kurdish forces recaptured Iraq's biggest dam from Islamist militants with the help… Read More

Iraq’s Maliki finally leaves premiership paving way for Haider al-Abadi

BAGHDAD: Nuri al-Maliki finally bowed to pressure within Iraq and beyond on Thursday and stepped… Read More

As nuclear talks resume, Iran says will not ‘kneel’

DUBAI: Iran is ready to take concrete steps to ensure its nuclear program remains peaceful… Read More

Saudi Arabia sacks minister criticized over handling of MERS

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has sacked Deputy Health Minister Ziad Memish who has been criticized by… Read More