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Demonstrators seen outside the Qatari embassy in Washington. Edwin Mora/Breitbart News

Qatar Escalates on Eve of Deadline

by Moaz al-Omari | Jun 30, 2017 | Middle East

Washington, Ankara- Qatar escalated its moves on Thursday as an ultimatum issued by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain is expected to expire on July 3. The four Arab states imposed sanctions on Doha, which has been given 10 days to comply with the demands or...

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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir face reporters before their meeting at the State Department in Washington, on March 23, 2017. (Yuri Gripas / Reuters)

Washington on the Gulf Crisis: ‘The Worst is Behind Us’

by Moaz al-Omari | Jun 15, 2017 | Middle East

Washington – The US is leading extensive diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the Gulf crisis, while the State Secretary has expressed optimism, noting that progress has been achieved in this regard. Official delegations from several concerned countries –...

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Army soldiers man a checkpoint in the historical town of Baraqish in Yemen’s al-Jawf province after it was taken over by pro-government forces from Houthi fighters April 6, 2016. REUTERS/Ali Owidha

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen: Houthis, Qaeda Swapped Prisoners

by Moaz al-Omari | May 6, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Washington – Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that al-Qaeda terrorist organization in Yemen and Houthi rebels have swapped prisoners within the framework of continuous cooperation between the two groups. He noted that such...