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Bahraini Refugee Footballer Goes on Hunger Strike

Bahraini footballer Hakeem Ali al-Araibi has launched an open-ended hunger strike in protest against an “unfair decision by a Thai court to arrest” him and prevent him from returning to his place of residence in Australia.

Turkey Seeks Arrest of Bin Salman Allies in Murder Case

A Turkish prosecutor has issued arrest warrants for two Saudi nationals close to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the brutal murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

MbS Gets Cold Shoulder in Algeria, Delays Jordan Visit

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly postponed a planned visit to Jordan after facing the cold shoulder in Algeria, where President Abdelaziz Bouteflika scrapped a meeting with him, citing flu.

Riyadh Submits to Houthi Demand to Evacuate Injured

Saudi Arabia has submitted to Yemen's demands to evacuate 50 wounded Houthi fighters to Oman for treatment ahead of new UN-brokered peace talks.

US to Keep Backing Saudi War on Yemen

The United States will continue backing the Saudi-led war on Yemen, says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, despite a humanitarian crisis in the impoverished country and outrage over the kingdom in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.

Aid Groups Urged US to End Military Support in Yemen’s Civil War

The five humanitarian organizations urged the US, as one of the most generous humanitarian donors in Yemen, to end military support to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Yemen’s civil war, warning of 14 million people being at risk of starvation if conflict continues.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt to Maintain Blockade on Qatar

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have jointly announced that the ongoing Saudi-led diplomatic and trade boycott against Qatar, which they imposed on the energy-rich Persian Gulf kingdom in June 2017, would remain in effect until further notice.

HRW Calls for MbS Arrest During G20 Summit in Argentina

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has formally requested Argentine judicial authorities to use a domestic constitutional clause to arrest and prosecute Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MbS, for war crimes in Yemen and the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi when he enters Argentina later this week to attend a G20 summit.

Qatar Airways to Boost Flights to Iran

Despite the US unilateral sanctions against Iran, Qatar Airways announced that it will expand its operations in Iran.

Enemies Want Iran to Ignore Atrocities

President Hassan Rouhani says the real problem with the enemies of Iran is that it refuses to remain ignorant vis-à-vis their atrocities in the region.

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