Iraq: Tillerson tells Iran-backed militia to head back home

Top US diplomat Sunday in Riyadh invited Iran-backed militia, which have been fighting the Islamic State group (IS) alongside the Iraqi army, to go back home now that the terror group is almost defeated. Tillerson at a joint press conference Read more

Oman: Citizens of 25 countries allowed to visit country with American, EU valid visa

Oman authorities have loosened entry restrictions for citizens of 25 countries who seek to visit the sultanate. The regulations say that citizens of the shortlist can now enter the country on a non-sponsored e-visa supported by a valid residence or Read more

Gulf Crisis: “Blackmail, corruption used to force African countries to join unlawful blockade” – Qatari FM

Qatar has accused Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt for using bribe and blackmail to pressure African countries to join their side in the diplomatic showdown opposing it to the four boycotting countries. In an interview with Read more

Israel, accused of ‘child killers’, shamefully leaves conference

An Israeli delegation taking part in a conference in the Russian city of St Petersburg was forced Wednesday to leave the gathering after speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly accused them of being ‘child killers’. “You should take your bags Read more