For Muslims in Saudi Arabia and most Sunni-ruled Middle Eastern states Ramadan will begin on Saturday, but in Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq it will start the following day, authorities announced.

Syrian transitional leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Jordan on Wednesday and meet King Abdullah to discuss boosting ties between the neighbouring countries, two Jordanian officials said. The visit is the new interim leader's third foreign trip along with Saudi Arabia and Turkey since he came to power after leading a decisive rebel offensive which ousted long-time Iran-backed Bashar al Assad.

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia and Esteghlal of Iran drew 0-0 in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite second

For Muslims in Saudi Arabia and most Sunni-ruled Middle Eastern states Ramadan will begin on Saturday, but in Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq it will start the following day, authorities announced.

Joint air force drills send a powerful message, but US's willingness to engage Hamas and Russia means a narrow window remains open

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that future talks between Russia and the United States would include discussions on Iran's nuclear programme, a subject it said had been "touched upon" in an initial round of U.

Lebanon’s president has ended a visit to Saudi Arabia where he discussed regional affairs with the kingdom’s crown prince

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia discussed regional developments ahead of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting, Iranian state media IRNA reported. Due to the IRNA’s focus on these talks,

Donald Trump has proposed a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip and the departure of its Palestinian inhabitants for reconstruction after the Israel-Hamas war

Two leaders meet in Riyadh to discuss thaw in ties; agree to study resuming Lebanese imports to Saudi Arabia, lifting ban on Saudi citizens visiting Lebanon

A Russia-Ukraine peace deal could cut crude prices by $10 per barrel, but the real impact will be felt elsewhere

Saudi Arabia is increasingly positioning itself at the center of various high-stakes diplomatic processes. In recent months, it has taken on key roles as backer, mediator, or host to ongoing negotiations,