Iran-backed Houthis list 9 strike targets in Saudi Arabia, Emirates
Spokesman for Yemen rebel group says targets are "vital and sensitive."
Middle East
Report: Iran kicks off joint naval drills with Russia, China
Drill comes as a response to recent US maneuvers with its regional ally Saudi Arabia, in which China also participated.
Japan to send warship, aircraft to Middle East to protect vessels
"Peace and stability in the Middle East is extremely important for the peace and prosperity of the international community, including Japan," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga tells press.
Earthquake hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility
US Geological Survey puts magnitude of temblor at 5.1. Bushehr plant reportedly designed to withstand much stronger quakes.
Lebanese help each other as economic crisis crushes lives
The suicide of a father of two has stunned the public and raises the alarm over how dire Lebanon’s economic conditions have become.
Iran said to be curbing internet before possible new protests
Social media posts, along with some relatives of people killed in unrest last month, are calling for renewed protests and for ceremonies to commemorate the dead to be held on Thursday.
Fighter jet crashes in northern Iran, pilot's whereabouts unknown
A Mikoyan MiG-29M that was recently modernized bursts into flames and crashes to the ground close to the Azerbaijani border.
Saudi Arabia sentences five to death over Khashoggi murder, UN official decries 'mockery'
Saudi court rejects the findings of a UN inquiry by ruling that the killing was not premeditated, but carried out "at the spur of the moment."
Iran starts new operations at heavy water reactor
Move is designed to pressure Europe to find an effective way to skirt US sanctions on Iranian oil sales.
Saudi Arabia cuts loose with bevy of models and a rave
Effort showcasing Instagram stars and celebrities aims to highlight the dramatic changes taking place in the kingdom.