May 2016
Saudi Man Shoots Doctor Assisting His Wife in Labor
A Saudi man shot a Jordanian doctor who assisted his wife during childbirth, severely injuring him. The incident highlights the extreme gender segregation laws in…
UN Secretary-General Attempts to 'Accelerate' Yemen Negotiations
The UN Secretary-General is urging for increased efforts to facilitate peace talks in Yemen, where significant disagreements persist between the Houthi rebels and the Hadi…
Saudi Arabia Evaluates Negotiations with Iran on Hajj as 'Positive'
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Hajj described negotiations with Iran regarding Iranian pilgrims as positive, despite previous accusations from Iran of Saudi obstruction. The discussions…
Human Rights Watch: The Trial of Espionage Suspects for Iran in Saudi Arabia is a Mockery of Justice
Human Rights Watch has condemned the trial of 32 individuals accused of espionage in Saudi Arabia, labeling it a 'mockery of justice.' The trial is…
Maldives Cuts Diplomatic Relations with Iran
The Maldives has severed its 40-year diplomatic relations with Iran in response to Iran's policies affecting peace and stability in the Middle East. This move…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11 Attacks
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite threats from Riyadh to withdraw significant assets from…
Ashna: Designers of Unseen Patrols Were Responsible for Attack on Saudi Embassy
Hossam al-Din Ashna, an advisor to the Iranian President, claims that the designers of the 'unseen patrols' are responsible for the attack on the Saudi…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Summons Kuwaiti Chargé d'Affaires in Protest of Meeting on Ahvaz
Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Kuwaiti Chargé d'Affaires to protest a meeting in Kuwait that discussed the Ahvaz issue, which Iran views as a violation…
Saudi Arabia: Four Members of the Islamic State Group Killed in the Mecca Suburbs
Saudi security forces killed four members of the Islamic State group in two separate operations near Mecca. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Saudi…
Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia Advances with Victory Against Tractor Sazi
Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia defeated Tractor Sazi Tabriz 2-1 in a crucial AFC Champions League match, securing their advancement while Tractor Sazi's progression was…