Middle East

Cairo: Egypt's most famous export, the silky soft cotton prized by makers of luxury bedding and clothing, has become so scarce as production has fallen...

Dubai: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he believed former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad was the right person to be the world...

Occupied Jerusalem: Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a Palestinian state, a senior Israeli cabinet member said on Monday, but left it unclear whether the prime...

Geneva: A UN report on establishing a database of companies with business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank has been delayed, the UN...

Occupied Jerusalem: Israel said on Sunday it would not allow in former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo, who is wanted in connection with a corruption...

Baghdad: Tension between Iraq's leaders mounted on Sunday as the toll from protests in central Baghdad on Saturday increased to six killed, five...

Occupied Jerusalem: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would present "responsible policies" in talks with US...

Cairo: Egyptian chocolate spread maker Swifax has doubled its sales and is struggling to keep up with demand since the pound currency dived in November,...

Dubai: Iranian security forces have arrested eight hardliners suspected of planning attacks to disrupt celebrations in the past week, Intelligence Minister...

Beirut: The Syrian opposition will announce on Saturday its delegates for the next round of UN-based peace talks in Geneva planned for later this month, the...