Sep 01, 2021
Houthis attack Saudi airport
Saudi state television reported drone strikes on its Abha Airport by the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen. By Erin Viner A second armed drone was intercepted by the Saudi-led…
Jun 22, 2021
Raisi demands US lift sanctions
Iranian President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi accused the United States of violating the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal, while demanding that "all US sanctions must be lifted and…
Jun 10, 2021
Locusts surge in Africa, decline in Arabian Peninsula
Despite an earlier decline, hatching of locusts and more hopper bands are forming the Horn of Africa where rain is creating ideal conditions, particularly in eastern Ethiopia and northern Somalia.…
Apr 28, 2021
Iran talks to be expedited
World powers and Iran are seeking to accelerate efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back into compliance with the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear accord. Iran, Britain,…
Apr 28, 2021
Lebanon calls on Saudis to lift food ban
Lebanon is urging Saudi Arabia to cancel its injunction against Lebanese produce over charges the imports were used as cover for drug smuggling. The ban was implemented on Sunday, after…
Apr 27, 2021
Locusts invade Lebanon
Lebanon is the latest nation to be stricken with a biblical plague of locusts. Middle Eastern winds have swept several small groups of mature locusts from Syria into Lebanon’s Bekaa…
Apr 22, 2021
Greece to supply Saudis with Patriots
Greece is going to transfer a Patriot anti-missile defense system to Saudi Arabia for the protection of the Kingdom’s critical energy facilities. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced the decision…
Apr 19, 2021
Regional foes Saudi Arabia, Iran hold talks
Saudi Arabia and Iran are reportedly holding direct talks aimed at resolving major regional disputes. Officials from both of the longtime rivals are believed to have held a first meeting…
Apr 16, 2021
Locust upsurge declines in Horn of Africa
Desert Locust swarms are continuing to decline in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia as a result of ongoing control operations by local governments and The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization…
Apr 15, 2021
In’tl concern over Iran’s nuclear move
Iran’s declaration that it will enrich uranium to 60% purity and activate 1,000 advanced centrifuge machines at its underground Natanz plant is evoking widespread concern worldwide. “We take very seriously…