Erdogan, Saudi King discuss Qatari crisis amid renewed mediation efforts2017-07-24
As part of Turkey's renewed mediation efforts, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Sunday to discuss the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and the Saudi-led quartet.

Explosion in Syria's Idlib kills 50 militants2017-07-24
Some 50 militants with the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front were killed Sunday in an explosion in Syria's northern city of Idlib, pan-Arab Mayadeen TV reported.

Dozens injured in fresh clashes in East Jerusalem over al-Aqsa Mosque2017-07-21
At least 20 Palestinian protesters were injured in clashes with the police in East Jerusalem on Thursday night, as Israel's security cabinet was adjourned to discuss the removal of controversial metal detectors at a Muslim shrine.

Syria stresses resolve to continue fighting terrorism2017-07-20
Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem(R)speaks during a meeting with the visiting Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari(C)in Damascus, Syria, July 19.

South Syria truce mechanism to be announced soon2017-07-20
The mechanism of the South Syria truce, brokered by the US, Russia and Jordan, is expected to be announced soon, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Wednesday.

Iran vows "proper response" to new U.S. sanctions over missile program2017-07-20
Iran on Wednesday vowed to"duly respond"to new U.S.sanctions while pledging to remain committed to the international deal on its nuclear program.

Netanyahu slams EU policy on Israel as "absolutely crazy"2017-07-20
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban(R)attend a news conference in Budapest, Hungary, July 18.

Turkey reshuffles cabinet setting sight on 2019 elections2017-07-20
Turkey reshuffled cabinet Wednesday by replacing or swapping 11 ministers as part of Erdogan's plans aiming victory in 2019 elections, according to a local expert.

Iran warns U.S. to pay dearly for sanctions over its missile program2017-07-20
Insistance on sactioning Iran over its missile program would cost "dearly" for the U.S., Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said Wednesday.

U.S. sanctions Iran after recertifying Tehran's compliance with nuclear deal2017-07-19
The United States on Tuesday slapped new sanctions on 18 entities and individuals linked to Iran's ballistic missile program and other non-nuclear activities.

Arab League stresses necessity of maintaining Iraq's unity2017-07-18
Arab League(AL)Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit on Monday stressed the necessity of maintaining the unity of Iraq.

Egypt stresses commitment to list of demands to Qatar2017-07-18
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed that Egypt is committed to the list of demands submitted to Qatar, adding that the measures taken against the Arab country will continue.

Iran warns U.S. against blacklisting IRGC2017-07-18
Iran's army chief on Monday warned the U.S.against the repercussions of blacklisting the the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps(IRGC)as a terrorist organization, mainly because of Iran's missile program, Press TV reported.

Muslim protest continues as Israel reopens Jerusalem's al-Aqsa compound2017-07-18
Muslim worshippers held protest outside the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Monday morning, as Israel reopened the compound to Isaelis for the first time since Friday's deadly assault.