Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Red Cross chief Peter Maurer on Tuesday that he supports the work of the humanitarian group in Syria so long as it remains “impartial.” "President Assad assured the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross that he welcomed the humanitarian...

The Red Cross chief met with embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Tuesday in talks believed to be focused on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the push for better access for aid workers. Red Cross chief Peter Maurer held 45 minutes of talks with the Syri...

Saudi Arabia has provided Yemen with fuel and other oil products valued at $2.2 billion to relief its domestic demand, deputy minister for external financial affairs said at donors’ conference in Riyadh on Tuesday. The deputy minister, Jalal Omar Yaqoub, described the donated fuel as “necessary” t...

The Obama administration is close to a deal with Egypt’s new government for $1 billion in debt relief, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, as Washington seeks to help Cairo shore up its ailing economy in the aftermath of its pro-democracy uprising. U.S. diplomats and negotiators for Egypt’s n...

When Mr. Michel Samaha, the former minister and MP, the famous politician, and the TV star, agreed to carry explosives in his own car, he had not realized that he was actually inaugurated an “axis of resistance,” a paranormal phase. Only a few weeks after Samaha was arrested, the translation scand...

In Jordan media reports said that former Crown prince Hassan might form the new cabinet in light of the dire economic and political upheavals Jordan is going through now. News outlets also reported of an imminent change of government along with change in other key governmental agencies. Although a...

Gulf Arab states accusing Iran of meddling in their internal affairs are trying to deflect attention from civil movements protesting for more rights, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. “Repeating these claims will not change the realities in the region,” Ramin Mehma...