India Sends Three Warships to Arabian Sea After Another Attack on Tanker
India is deploying three guided missile destroyers to the Arabian Sea after a drone last week hit an “Israel-affiliated” merchant vessel off its western coast.
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Yemen’s New Unity Government Greeted by Bombs, Gunfire, and Threats on Airport Arrival
Explosions rocked Yemen’s Aden airport on Wednesday shortly after the arrival of a plane carrying the new unity government, with the information minister accusing Iran-backed Huthi rebels of the “cowardly” attack.
Report: Al-Qaeda Leader in Yemen ‘Likely’ Killed by U.S.-Led Airstrike
The leader of al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen may have been killed during a U.S.-led airstrike in early January, according to American officials.
Pictures: Pope Francis Conducts Largest Christian Service Ever on Arabian Peninsula
Pope Francis celebrated an outdoor Mass in Abu Dhabi Tuesday with the attendance of an estimated 170,000 faithful, by far the largest Christian worship service ever held on the Arabian Peninsula.
Pope Francis Announces Historic Trip to the United Arab Emirates
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019, the first visit by any pope in history to the Arabian Peninsula.
U.S. Offers Reward for Jihadist Who Urged Attacks over Jerusalem Embassy Move
WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday offered a $5 million reward to find Al-Qaeda leader Khalid Batarfi, who urged worldwide attacks on Jews and Americans after Washington recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Senior Al-Qaeda Leader Calls on Muslims ‘Everywhere’ to Kill Jews, Americans over Jerusalem
A senior Al-Qaeda leader has called on Muslims “everywhere” to rise up and kill Jews and Americans in response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Saudi Paper: Iran Smuggles Weapons To Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Via ‘Sister’ State
The Houthi rebels in Yemen receive Iranian arms shipments via a “sister state” as well as two African countries, the Saudi Alwatan newspaper reported.
U.S. Open To ‘New Arrangement’ On Iran’s Missile Tests
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — The United States suggested Thursday it was open to a “new arrangement” with Iran for peacefully resolving disputes such as Tehran’s recent ballistic missile tests, while America’s Sunni allies in the Persian Gulf said Iran must
Islamists Fume as Kuwait City Council Approves Church Construction
JAFFA, Israel – A Kuwait City council decision to approve the construction of new churches has raised the ire of prominent Islamists, Al Rai newspaper reported. Hay Elhay, a high-profile Kuwaiti cleric, said that the construction of churches on Kuwaiti
Muslim Countries Refuse to Take A Single Syrian Refugee, Cite Risk of Exposure to Terrorism
Five of the wealthiest Muslim countries have taken no Syrian refugees in at all, arguing that doing so would open them up to the risk of terrorism. Although the oil rich countries have handed over aid money, Britain has donated more
