Is U.S. Withdrawal from Syria Pushing Gulf Arabs Closer to Russia? Lobe Log 10 hours ago Opinionby Mark N. Katz At this point, it is not clear when—or even if—the Trump administration will carry out the withdrawal of U.S. forces...
Thailand signals more tolerant refugee policy after Saudi case Al-Araby 22 hours ago BahrainThailand's immigration chief vowed Wednesday not to force refugees to return home.
Yemen fighters begin prisoner exchange talks in Jordan as part of UN peace efforts Haaretz 1 day ago JordanDelegates from Iran-aligned Houthi movement and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government meet in Amman to discuss implementation of deal reached in...
The Middle East After Pompeo’s Cairo Speech Lobe Log 1 day ago Human Rightsby Emile Nakhleh Those who had wishfully hoped that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Cairo speech would enunciate a new Trumpian doctrine...
Toxic brine worry from desalination plants BBC 2 days ago EnvironmentOperations to extract fresh water from the sea are now producing 50% more of this salty effluent than expected.
#SaveRahaf: Saudi runaway says more women will flee 'abusive' kingdom Al-Araby 2 days ago Women's rightsA Saudi woman accepted as a refugee in Canada has said in that hopes her experience inspires other women to flee her homeland.
Photos: Emiratis lost in Saudi desert for 5 days rescued Khaleej Times 2 days ago Saudi ArabiaTheir car had gotten stuck in the sand and the patrols found them walking on foot.
Weathering the Saudi blockade: Qatar thrives under pressure Qantara.de 3 days ago Saudi ArabiaThe blockade of Qatar led by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states in the summer of 2017 was a shock for the small emirate. Meanwhile, however,...
