Middle East News

Saudi Arabia Anti-Corruption Purge: Detainees Released After Paying Huge Settlements

Some of the Saudi princes, politicians and wealthy businessmen detained in November in an anti-corruption purge have been released. Among…

7 years ago

Iran Protests: Revolutionary Guards Threaten Crackdown

After three days of anti-government protests in Iran, demonstrators have been warned by the Revolutionary Guards that they will face…

7 years ago

Egypt: Ex-President Mohammed Morsi Sentenced to Three Years in Jail for Insulting Judiciary

Former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has been sentenced to three years in prison for insulting the judiciary. Mohammed Morsi already…

7 years ago

Cairo Attacks: Nine Killed Outside Coptic Church and Store

Nine people have been killed in Egypt during two attacks on Coptic Christians in Helwan district, south of Cairo, the…

7 years ago

Jerusalem Issue: Mahmoud Abbas to Reject Any US Peace Plan with Israel

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has announced he will not accept any US plan for peace with Israel, after it recognized…

7 years ago

Israel Targets Hamas Sites in Gaza in Retaliation for Rocket Strikes

Israel has targeted Hamas sites in Gaza in retaliation for rocket strikes. According to Israel's military, it hit weapons sites…

7 years ago

Donald Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement Sparks Protests in Occupied West Bank

At least sixteen Palestinians have been injured in clashes in the occupied West Bank, during protests against President Donald Trump's…

7 years ago

Jordan Warns US over Jerusalem’s Recognition as Israel’s Capital

The Arab world is reacting to an expected announcement by President Donald Trump that the United States will recognize Jerusalem…

7 years ago

Egypt Mosque Attack Kills At Least 235 in Bir al-Abed

At least 235 people have been killed after militants launched a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt's…

7 years ago

Lebanon: PM Saad Hariri Holds Off Resignation

Lebanon’s PM Saad Hariri has decided to "suspend" his resignation, which sparked a crisis when he announced it while in…

7 years ago