West Asia

Jordanians outside Grand Mosque slam Trump's deal of century

Feb 15, 2020 08:23

In Jordan, thousands of people have come to the streets of the capital for the third week to express their anger over US President Donald Trump's so-called deal of the century on the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Aleppo stepping toward full liberation thanks to Syria army gains

Feb 14, 2020 18:32

Syrian forces, backed by allied fighters from popular defense groups, are apparently riding high following the liberation of more areas from the clutches of terrorists in the northwestern province of Aleppo.
In nationwide move, protesters mark 9th anniversary of Bahrain uprising

Feb 14, 2020 16:06

Thousands of people have staged nationwide demonstrations across Bahrain on the eve of the ninth anniversary of the popular uprising against the ruling of the minority Aal-e Khalifah regime.
Thousands of Iraqis, Pakistanis pay tribute to General Soleimani, comrades

Feb 14, 2020 12:16

Tens of thousands of people in Iraq and Pakistan have held ceremonies to mark the 40th day after the martyrdom of Iran’s Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi comrade, Hashd al-Shaabi’s Deputy Commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
‘Trump’s West Asia plan act of high treason against entire Muslim world: Top Bahraini cleric

Feb 14, 2020 07:33

Bahrain's most prominent Shia Cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has severely denounced US President Donald Trump's so-called ‘deal of the century’ on the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict as treason and an act of aggression against the entire Muslim world.
Syria intercepts hostile targets over Damascus: Report

Feb 14, 2020 07:25

Syrian air defenses have responded to fresh attacks targeting areas around the capital Damascus, local media have reported.
Katyusha rocket targets K-1 military base housing US terrorist forces in northern Iraq

Feb 14, 2020 07:20

A rocket attack has hit an air base north of the capital Baghdad, which houses the US-led coalition forces that purportedly fight Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Saudi minister lauds Trump’s West Asia plan amid Palestinian outrage

Feb 14, 2020 07:13

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir has hailed US President Donald Trump's so-called ‘deal of the century’ on the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict as positive, claiming the initiative can provide the basis for negotiations between the Palestinians and the Tel Aviv regime.
Turkey says will use ‘any measure’ against extremists in Syria’s Idlib Province

Feb 14, 2020 07:06

Turkey has threatened to use “force” against extremists in Syria’s Northwestern Province of Idlib, which militant groups have been using as a launch pad for attacks against Syrian forces and civilians.
Syrian parliament recognizes Armenian genocide amid Ankara-Damascus tensions

Feb 14, 2020 06:59

The Syrian parliament has overwhelmingly recognized the mass killings of more than one million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire that took place a century ago, as tensions run high between Damascus and Ankara over the latter’s military campaign in Syria’s embattled Northwestern Province of Idlib.