Middle East News

Mecca Stampede: Iranian Citizens Death Toll Reaches 464

The number of Iranian citizens who died in the Hajj stampeded in Saudi Arabia last week has reached 464 -…

9 years ago

Russia and US to Hold Talks on Syria Airstrikes

Russia and US military will hold talks "as soon as possible" to avoid clashing in Syria, the countries' top diplomats…

9 years ago

Palestinian Flag Raised for First Time at UN Headquarters

Palestine’s flag has been raised for the first time at United Nations headquarters in New York. The ceremony was attended…

9 years ago

Russia Conducts First Airstrikes in Syria

Russia has conducted the first airstrikes in Syria against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad. The strikes reportedly hit rebel-controlled areas…

9 years ago

Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama to Hold Rare Talks on Syria Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to hold rare talks with President Barack Obama to outline his proposals on the Syrian…

9 years ago

Mecca Stampede: Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Says Mina Tragedy Was Beyond Human Control

Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin-Abdullah al-Sheikh has said Thursday's stampede that killed 717 people at the annual…

9 years ago

Mecca Stampede: King Salman of Saudi Arabia Orders Safety Review for Hajj Pilgrimage

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has ordered a safety review for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after at least 717 people…

9 years ago

Bar Refaeli Wedding: Israel Row over No-Fly Zone at Venue

Supermodel Bar Refaeli’s request to close Israel’s air space over her wedding venue has sparked a row between the country's…

9 years ago

Mecca Stampede UPDATE: At least 717 Hajj Pilgrims Killed in Mina Incident

More than 700 people taking part in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic…

9 years ago

Hajj Pilgrimage 2015: At Least 310 Killed in Mina Stampede

More than 300 people taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic holy…

9 years ago