Doha (MEE) – Qatar’s foreign minister says lifting sanctions is a condition for finding a diplomatic solution to Gulf crisis. Qatar will not negotiate with its neighbors to resolve the Gulf dispute unless they first lift the trade and travel boycott they imposed two weeks ago, its foreign minister said, but added Doha still believed a solution was […]
Washington (GPA) – In yet another rush to blame Russia for everything, the US is pushing their latest fake news story, that Moscow would want to divide two markets where they do business. In a similar fashion to how many recent Russophobic accusations start, yesterday saw an “exclusive report” from CNN alleging that Moscow had […]
Riyadh (GPA) – In a move reminiscent of the demands made of Serbia by the Austro-Hungarians on the eve of World War One, Saudi Arabia has issued a strict ultimatum to Qatar and given them 24 hours to comply. The list of Saudi demands was allegedly sent to Doha earlier today and it is being […]
ISIS IN ACTION On 5 June, the anti-crime unit of Misrata’s security forces released a recording that claims to show the ‘confessions’ of ISIS fighter Ahmed al-Mshiti. Known as Aseeda, he was one of the leading ISIS figures in the Sabri area of Benghazi, and was captured on his return to Misrata after receiving medical […]
Tehran (GPA) – Are the western powers and the gulf monarchies looking to sacrifice Qatar to construct a fictitious connection between salafi jihadist organizations and Iran? While everyone is rightfully paying close attention to the current diplomatic fallout between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE on one side against […]
Doha (Tasnim) – Qatar said there is “no legitimate justification” for several Arab nations cutting diplomatic ties after Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain announced they would suspend relations with the Persian Gulf state. The Saudi kingdom made the announcement via its state-run Saudi Press Agency early on Monday, saying it was taking action for […]
Mokha (GPA) – The following photos released by Yemen’s military depict Yemeni forces setting UAE armored vehicles, trucks, and campsite ablaze after fierce clashes. After successfully liberating portions of Mokha from Saudi-backed control, Ansarullah fighters seized abandoned weapons and set UAE vehicles on fire. Yemeni forces also successfully seized areas of Taiz back from control of […]
Najran (GPA) – While Saudi Arabia pounded Yemen with airstrikes over the weekend, Yemeni forces battled Saudi-backed troops on the ground. The Saudi-US coalition hit Yemen from above with several airstrikes over the weekend near Taiz, Mokha, and Marib, Yemeni media reports. At least 6 civilians– mostly children– were killed in Marib where the air […]
Berlin (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for an end to Saudi Arabian airstrikes in Yemen, during a visit to the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Sunday. “We do not believe that there can be a military solution to this conflict,” Merkel said, expressing support for the UN-led attempt to find a diplomatic solution. […]
Riyadh (MEE) – An international public relations firm is facing accusations of complicity in “whitewashing” alleged Saudi Arabian war crimes in Yemen after signing a deal to represent a Riyadh-dominated military alliance dubbed the “Muslim Nato”. Middle East Eye understands that Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman hired Burson-Marsteller last month to wage a […]