Middle East News

Moaz al-Kasasbeh: Jordan executes two Iraqi jihadists after ISIS killed its pilot

Two jihadists, including a woman, have been executed in Jordan following the killing of one of its air force pilots…

10 years ago

Peter Greste: Al-Jazeera reporter released from Egypt prison

Al-Jazeera reporter Peter Greste was freed from Egypt prison and deported on February 1. After 400 days behind bars, Peter…

10 years ago

King Salman of Saudi Arabia announces major cabinet reshuffle

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, a week after he acceded to the throne following King…

10 years ago

Michelle Obama causes stir in Saudi Arabia after not wearing a head scarf

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama visited Saudi Arabia to pay respects to late King Abdullah and the first lady’s…

10 years ago

King Abdullah laid to rest in unmarked grave in Riyadh public cemetery

Late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia was buried on January 23 in an unmarked grave in a public cemetery in…

10 years ago

King Abdullah funeral: World leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to pay respects

World leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to pay their respects in person after the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz…

10 years ago

Prince Mohammed bin Nayef becomes second in line to Saudi throne

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has appointed his nephew, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, as deputy crown prince. The powerful interior…

10 years ago

King Salman of Saudi Arabia promises continuity

King Salman of Saudi Arabia has pledged continuity, hours after his accession to the throne following the death of his…

10 years ago

Who is King Salman of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia’s new king, Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, acceded to the throne on the death of his half-brother, King Abdullah,…

10 years ago

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia dies from lung infection

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has died weeks after he was admitted to hospital, royal officials have announced. King Abdullah…

10 years ago