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KSA Rejects Iran’s Claims it Prevents Iranians from Hajj In reaction to Iran’s claims that Saudi Arabia had “a cold and inappropriate” attitude during Hajj arrangement talks, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issued a statement explaining that all Read more
A statement from Hezbollah confirmed the death of its top military commander, Mustafa Badreddine, in an explosion in Syria and hailed him as “great jihadi leader.” The group said investigations are ongoing and it could only establish that he was Read more
New protests have surged in Bahrain calling for political and democratic reforms and protesters rallied near capital Manama to show support to Sheikh Ali Salman, the imprisoned leader of the main opposition bloc al Wefaq National Islamic Society. The protesters Read more
Iran’s Cultural and Islamic guidance minister Ali Jannati stated that Iranians would not be able to perform the annual Islamic pilgrimage because “the arrangements have not been put together and it’s now too late.” The absence of Iranian pilgrims for Read more
Despite the challenges facing the Yemeni peace talks, UN Special Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said he is “pleased by the seriousness demonstrated by both parties” as parallel talks between them continue with hopes that an agreement to release 50% Read more
Tunisian security forces raided two locations used by suspected terrorists who were planning synchronized attacks in different parts of the country. A statement from the Interior ministry said police officers raided sites located in Ettadamen and Tataouine after they received Read more
Morocco and China have signed on Wednesday a joint statement establishing strategic partnership between the two countries and King Mohammed VI who is on an official to Peking announced his decision to abolish visas for Chinese nationals as of June Read more
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls is set to visit Israel and Palestinian West Bank this month, in a bid to relaunch the dead peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis. Manuel Valls will be in the region from 21 to 24 Read more
The historic visit King Mohammed VI starts this Wednesday to China will certainly open a new era of cooperation between the two countries, which share same values, goals and stands on a number of international issues. During this visit, the Read more
The first round of local elections held only in Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley could be contested because two major political fronts are already claiming victory ahead of the release of official results. Hezbollah has claimed victory in the Read more