Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia implements public decency code as it opens to tourists
Middle East

Saudi Arabia implements public decency code as it opens to tourists

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it would issue fines for 19 offenses related to public decency, such…
Iran releases seized UK-flagged tanker
Middle East

Iran releases seized UK-flagged tanker

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A British-flagged oil tanker held by Iran since July was released Friday and was heading toward…
Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time
Middle East

Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time

Saudi Arabia said Friday it will offer tourist visas for the first time, opening up the ultra-conservative kingdom to holiday-makers…
Iran president warns of a region ‘on the edge of collapse’
Middle East

Iran president warns of a region ‘on the edge of collapse’

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s president used the world’s stage on Wednesday to warn that security in the Persian Gulf…
Yemen crisis among thorny issues at UN meeting: AP Explains
Middle East

Yemen crisis among thorny issues at UN meeting: AP Explains

The ongoing conflict in Yemen , which has killed tens of thousands of people and sparked a humanitarian crisis, is among the…
Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker
Middle East

Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker

Iranian maritime officials have approved the Stena Impero, a Swedish tanker sailing under the British flag, to exit Iranian waters after…
Oceans, climate report approved after all-night standoff: delegates
Environment

Oceans, climate report approved after all-night standoff: delegates

A major report detailing the dire impact of global warming on oceans and Earth’s frozen zones was approved by the…
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
Middle East

UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on…
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record
Middle East

Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record

GENEVA (Reuters) – Two dozen mainly European countries voiced concern on Monday at alleged torture, unlawful detentions and unfair trials…
UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities
Middle East

UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities

NEW YORK (AP) — Britain has concluded that Iran was responsible for attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, UK…
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