Turkish photographer Orhan Durgut will launch an exclusive exhibition about the common ground and values in the Islamic world in Termez, the ... ( read original story ...)
With virus relatively contained, Saudi Arabia lifts most pandemic restrictions.
Saudi Arabia on Sunday lifted most restrictions that had been imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, permitting indoor dining at restaurants and allowing gyms and barbershops to reopen. After ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen’s rebel-held capital
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen said Sunday that it had launched a new air campaign on the country’s capital and other provinces, in retaliation ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia raises April crude official prices to Asia at plus $1.40 per barrel
Saudi Arabia's state oil producer Aramco set its April official selling price (OSP) for its Arab Light crude to Asia at plus $1.40 per barrel versus the ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi-backed Yemeni government says restores ties with Qatar
Yemen's internationally recognized government said on Sunday it had restored diplomatic ties with Qatar after four years of boycott led by Saudi Arabia and joined by other Arab countries. Saudi Arabia ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken proposes plan to accelerate peace process in Afghanistan
US secretary of state outlines proposals aimed at accelerating discussions on a negotiated settlement and ceasefire. ( read original story ...)
Jaishankar speaks to US special envoy on Afghanistan, takes stock of Taliban peace talks
The Afghanistan issue is also expected to come up in the upcoming Quad summit and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's visit to India later this month. ( read original story ...)
U.S. will defend troops and interests after rocket attack in Iraq, Defense Secretary says
Defense officials have previously said the attack had typical hallmarks of a strike by Iran-backed groups. Iran has denied involvement. ( read original story ...)
Amid the Rubble of Mosul, Francis Offers a Salve for Iraq’s Wounds
The first pope ever to visit Iraq, Francis voiced sorrow and hope for a shrunken Christian community that has suffered persecution, and preached fellowship among religions. ( read original story ...)
Pope Francis calls for forgiveness in heart of former ISIS ‘caliphate’ in Iraq
How cruel it is that this country, the cradle of civilization, should have been afflicted by so barbarous a blow," the pontiff said in Mosul. ( read original story ...)