Middle East
Obama says Mideast countries must ‘lift up their citizens’
Middle East
February 8, 2016
Obama says Mideast countries must ‘lift up their citizens’
US President Barack Obama says governments across the Middle East that make a "commitment to justice and human rights" will…
Rouhani pitches Iran as safest country in Middle East
Middle East
January 26, 2016
Rouhani pitches Iran as safest country in Middle East
President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday described Iran as the safest and most stable country in the Middle East as he…
Arab nations eye China, domestic market to revive tourism
Middle East
January 24, 2016
Arab nations eye China, domestic market to revive tourism
Arab nations are looking to Chinese visitors to revive their tourism sectors, battered by security fears, and also need to…
Germany sees Iran as key to stabilizing Middle East
Middle East
January 19, 2016
Germany sees Iran as key to stabilizing Middle East
Germany wants to work with Iran to help calm regional conflicts now that the Islamic Republic is emerging from international…
As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance
World
January 18, 2016
As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance
China intends to retain a balanced stance in the Middle East, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday, as President…
Arab League to discuss ‘Iranian meddling’ in the Middle East
Middle East
January 10, 2016
Arab League to discuss ‘Iranian meddling’ in the Middle East
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday called on Arab states to take a clear position against Iran's alleged meddling in Arab…
‘Middle East effect’ on oil prices propels financial markets
Business
January 9, 2016
‘Middle East effect’ on oil prices propels financial markets
A crisis in the oil-rich Middle East has historically meant an increase in oil prices; however this now seems a thing…
Mideast stocks: Saudi, Egypt edge higher in early trade
Business
January 3, 2016
Mideast stocks: Saudi, Egypt edge higher in early trade
The Saudi Arabian and Egyptian stock markets rose in early trade on Sunday amid hopes that shares have largely factored…
US to ask Middle East partners to do more against ISIS
Middle East
December 15, 2015
US to ask Middle East partners to do more against ISIS
US President Barack Obama has said he is sending Defense Secretary Ash Carter to the Middle East to work with…
Middle East grows wary of Trump, despite ventures in region
Middle East
December 9, 2015
Middle East grows wary of Trump, despite ventures in region
Donald Trump's call to keep Muslims from traveling to the United States is causing dismay among business leaders in the…