Gulf
Iraqi Prime Minister says he will quit as deadly protests in the country escalate
Iraq's prime minister has announced that he is resigning in the wake of deadly anti-government protests. Adel Abdul-Mahdi's announcement was broadcast on…
Iraq death toll passes 400 in weeks of mass protests
The death toll in Iraq from weeks of anti-government unrest rose on Friday to at least 408 people killed, mostly unarmed protesters,…
Photo Story: Protests in Baghdad
Iraqi protesters throw fireworks during clashes with anti-riot police forces at the Al Rasheed street in central Baghdad, Iraq. More than 340…
Photo Story: World Children’s Day in Yemen
A Yemeni child looks on on World Children's Day, in Sanaa, Yemen. World Children's Day is observed every year on 20 November…
Iranian Supreme leader backs government on fuel price hikes
Iranian state TV says the country’s supreme leader supports the government’s decision to increase fuel prices and calls those setting fire to…
Saudi Aramco sets IPO share price at around $8.00
Saudi Aramco’s multibillion-dollar initial public offering (IPO), probably the biggest in history, shifted to full gear as its share price was announced…
Anti-government protests persist in Baghdad
An Iraqi man helps an injured fellow protester during clashes with anti-riot forces at the Al Khilani square in Baghdad, Iraq, 14…
HSBC cut jobs in UAE as bank look to reduce costs
HSBC Holdings has laid off about 40 bankers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Emirates NBD is cutting around 100 jobs,…
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Doha, Qatar
An aerial view of high-rise buildings emerging through fog covering the skyline of Doha, as the sun rises over the city, in…
Reports that Iran downed a drone over port city of Mahshahr
Iranian media reported on Friday that Iran had shot down a drone over its southern port city of Mahshahr, without providing further…
Victims in Iran after 5.9 magnitude earthquake
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northwestern Iran early Friday, killing at least five people and injuring over 300 others, officials said. The…
Anti-government protests in Iraq persist
Iraqi riot police forces take up position in front of protesters who are trying to cross the al-Ahrar Bridge in central Baghdad,…