Arab States

Gulf diplomatic crisis: Qatar slams Saudi Arabia's move to bar its citizens, says it's a breach of human rights

A Qatari official has said an ultimatum issued by Saudi Arabia and its allies for the emirate's citizens to leave is a violation of human rights that requires UN intervention.

US ally UAE calls on the region to make a 'unified effort' against militancy

UAE did not specify the kind of action that could be taken but said a clear strategy was necessary.

Sushma Swaraj expresses concern over violence in various Gulf countries

Amid escalation in violence in a number of Gulf countries, India today expressed deep concern over the rise of fanaticism, extremism and terrorism in parts of the Arab region, saying they are tearing apart the fabric of societies as well as affecting regional stability.

Assad claims Syrian revolution is a conspiracy by West

In comments to the state-run Al-Thawra newspaper, Assad rejected the idea that what has been happening in Syria since more than two years is a revolution. Instead, he insisted it is a conspiracy by Western and some Arab states to destabilise his country.