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…

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…

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…

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…

Iran claims to arrest “Israeli spy”

Iran is claiming that it has arrested an Israeli espionage agent and a number of others accused of maintaining contact with foreign intelligence services. State media in the Islamic Republic…

OPEC output tight amid COVID lockdowns

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is preparing to assess its current policy of holding back millions of barrels of daily supply as the third wave of the…

Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia

The Houthi militia in Yemen said it launched a drone attack on an airport in southern Saudi Arabia – just one day after Riyadh and Washington proposed a new peace…

Egypt, Turkey talk reconciliation

Cairo and Ankara have resumed diplomatic contacts, after years of tension since the Egyptian army toppled a Muslim Brotherhood president close to Turkey. While confirming the renewal of ties, Egyptian…

Netanyahu UAE trip shelved over Jordan spat

The first-ever official visit to the United Arab Emirates by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to be postponed after neighboring Jordan delayed granting overflight rights drew a rare…

Riyadh to reinforce security on oil plants

Saudi Arabia has declared intention to further deter attacks on its oil facilities, in the wake of this week’s assault on the heart of the kingdom’s industry this week by…