JANUARY
Arab coalition demands Houthi release of hijacked UAE-flagged ship
Canada court awards $83,94 million to families of Ukraine airliner downed by Iran
Israeli defense chief meets Jordanian king in reset of ties
Houthis burn houses of Yemeni government supporters in Hodeidah
Iran displays missiles amid nuclear talks with world powers
Houthi priacy off Yemen coast planned by Iran’s IRGC: Coalition
Iran allegedly smuggling weapons to Yemen: report
Saudi mineral wealth could top $1.3 trillion amid Kingdom’s aggressive exploration plan
Coalition announces operations to liberate Yemen on all fronts after winning battle for Shabwa
UN envoy to Yemen: Militarization of Hodeidah ports worrying
Foundations stone laid for wind power project implemented by ACWA Power worth SR1.1 billion
Violence erupts, police use water cannon on Tunisian protesters
Houthis reject UN call to release hijacked UAE-flagged ship
Coalition in Yemen kills more than 280 Houthis in airstrikes on Marib, Al-Bayda
Three killed, six wounded after houthi drone attack in Abu Dhabi
Saudi crown prince holds talks with South Korean president during visit to Kingdom
Houthi terror chief among 20 killed as coalition strikes back
Biden weighs up returning Houthis to US terror list
UAE envoy hails Security Council censure of Houthis as crucial step toward justice
Coalition denies targeting detention center in Yemen
US detains Iranian smuggling ship, UK seizes drugs in Mideast waters
Saudi Arabia leads condemnation of Houthi missile attacks on Abu Dhabi, Kingdom
Saudi Arabia, Thailand ‘turn new page in relations’ as prime minister visits
Yemeni army pushes into Marib province as Houthis retreat
Coalition: Nearly 200 Houthis killed in airstrikes on Marib, Al-Bayda, and Taiz
Iran nuclear talks pause as diplomats confer with capitals
Saudi foreign ministry condemns missile attack on Baghdad Airport
UN: 2,000 Yemeni children recruited by Houthis died fighting
Saudi Arabia, international community condemn Houthi missile attack on UAE
FEBRUARY
Live: Regional, global tech scene takes the ‘LEAP’ in Riyadh
Houthis slammed for closing down radio stations, abusing prisoners in Sanaa
Biden says Daesh leader Quraishi killed in Syria raid
US in ‘very final stages’ of Iran nuclear talks, State Dept. Says
Muslim nations that refuse to recognize Kosovo are making a big mistake, says PM Albin Kurti
APRIL
Ramadan 2022 to start on Saturday: Saudi Supreme Court
Guns largely silent in Yemen as factions stick to UN-brokered truce
Russia accused of ‘apparent war crimes’, Moscow denies killing civilians in Bucha
Russia seeks urgent UN Security Council meet over Ukrainian charges of atrocities in Bucha
Ukraine’s Zelensky urges UN Security Council to ‘act immediately’
Yemen truce reduces hostilities despite violations, says UN Yemen envoy
Saudi Arabia pledges billions in aid to Yemen as Crown Prince backs new leadership council
Yemen troops battle new Houthi attacks near Marib
Ministry to increasing Hajj capacity to 1 million pilgrims this year
Shehbaz Sharif submits nomination for prime minister to Pakistani parliament
Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s new PM after week of drama
Gunman opens fire on Brooklyn subway; at least 16 injured
Hundreds of Ukraine marines surrender in Mariupol, says Russia, after weeks of bombardment
Yemeni truce ‘broadly holding’: UN envoy
158 worshippers injured as Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa
Palestinians fear more incursions after Friday’s Israeli Al-Aqsa aggression
Over 20 wounded in new Jerusalem violence
Several killed as Russian missiles pound western Ukraine’s Lviv
Saudi Arabia, other Islamic countries condemn Swedish far-right group’s plan to burn copies of the Qur’an
No surrender in Mariupol as Russian deadline expires; refugees top 5 million
Putin claims Mariupol win but won’t storm Ukrainian holdout
Dozens wounded in clashes at Jarusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound
Israel closes crossing to Gazans after new rocket attacks
Ukraine leader pushes for more arms; US officials to visit
US promises more Ukraine aid, Biden announces veteran envoy
Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms
White House worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks
Pakistan PM Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia
Scores injured after Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site
Eid Al-Fitr to begin on Monday: Saudi Supreme Court
MAY
100 civilians leave Mariupol plant as evacuation begins: Zelensky
First civilians leave Mariupol steel plant; hundreds remain
Russia fires more rockets at steel plant, some evacuees reach safety
Iran to execute Swedish-Iranian national Djalali by May 21
Moscow says Western aid cannot prevent Russian victory in Ukraine
Released by coalition, dozens of Houthi war prisoners return to Yemen
EU attempts to save Iran nuclear deal with last-ditch effort – FT
Sixty feared dead in Ukraine school bombed by Russia, governor says
Ukrainians report fierce fighting as Russia marks Soviet WW2 victory
Ukraine claims battlefield successes, curbs Russian gas to Europe
Shooting of 2 Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces condemned, independent probe sought
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies aged 73
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president, leaders pledge allegiance
Lebanon holds first parliament election since financial collapse, Beirut port blast
NEOM ‘fully nider Saudi sovereignty, regulations,’ says government official refuting inaccurate media reports
Saudi crown prince offers his condolences on the death of Sheikh Khalifa
Iran seizes foreign ship with smuggled fuel, detains crew – IRNA
Saudi-US defense delegations review ties, discuss future cooperation
US defense secretary shares Saudi concerns over Iran’s destabilizing activities
Saudi deputy defense minister: UN. international pressure needed for Houthis to engage in peace process
Saudi deputy defense minister, Blinken discuss common vision to ‘confront Iran’s destabilizing policies’
Security guard killed in Qatar Embassy attack in Paris
WEF 2022: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister calls for global dialogue, cooperation
WEF22: Saudi Arabia rises on several key performance indicators
‘Asking for oil is simply wrong’: White House press secretary
Iran says forces seize two Greek tankers, Athens protests ‘piracy’
UAE, Egypt and Jordan draft agreements for renewable energy projects
Adel Al-Jubeir appointed Saudi climate envoy by royal decree
Houthis shell besieged Taiz amid intensifying international efforts to renew truce
JUNE
GCC united on Ukraine crisis, says Saudi FM
Yemen warring parties agree to extend truce for two months: UN
UN Security Council welcomes Yemen truce extension, urges Houthis to reopen Taiz Road
Saudi Arabia welcomes first foreign Hajj pilgrims since COVID-19 pandemic hit
Saudi Arabia denounces statements made by Indian official insulting Prophet Muhammed
Terrorist Financing Targeting Center links 13 individuals, 3 entities to IRGC, Daesh and Boko Haram
Iran insists not hiding anything as UN watchdog set for censure vote
UN nuclear watchdog: Iran removing 27 surveillance cameras
Iran delivers ‘a fatal blow’ to hopes of revived nuclear deal
Lebanese civilians ‘suffer harm’ from flights by Israeli spy planes and drones
Saudi Arabia offers $10 million for effort to address Safer tanker threat
Israel urges nationals to leave Turkey over Iran attack threat
US President Joe Biden to visit Saudi Arabia next month
Russia-Saudi relations “as warm as the weather in Riyadh”, Prince Abdulaziz says
Israel says warplanes hit Hamas sites in Gaza after rocket fire
Houthis continue to recruit child warriors in Yemen conflict, minister says
Leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan discuss US regional summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia
Egypt President El-Sisi receives Saudi crown prince
Saudi crown prince arrives in Turkey
Iranian spy chief fired over ‘Israeli sabotage’
Jordan’s King Abdullah II backs idea of ‘Middle East NATO’
Oslo shooting suspect is Norwegian of Iranian descent: police
Lauding social reforms in Saudi Arabia, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio says Rome ready to support kingdom
10 dead, hundreds hospitalized after toxic gas leak at Jordan’s Aqaba port
Jordan prime minister promises inquiry into deadly blast at Red Sea port
Jordan’s King Abdullah pledges to hold those responsible for chlorine explosion to account
NATO launches biggest military buildup since end of Cold War
JULY
Saudi crown prince announces ‘national priorities’ for research, development projects
King Salman appoints Princess Haifa as Saudi deputy tourism minister, Shihana Alazzaz as Cabinet deputy secretary-general
Iran adds demands in nuclear talks, enrichment levels ‘alarming’: US envoy
The journey begins: One million Muslims begin first rituals of Hajj 2022
Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe shot dead – media reports
Pilgrims end first day of stoning, celebrate Eid Al-Adha
Hajj pilgrims take part in ‘stoning’ the devil’ ritual at Jamarat complex on first Tashreeq day
Saudi doctors save life of Iranian Hajj official after heart attack
Daesh leader in Syria killed in drone strike: US military
Biden arrives in Israel for Mideast visit
Biden says US will use all ‘national power’ to stop Iran atomic bomb
Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia, meets with king, crown prince
Jeddah security summit concludes amid US, regional optimism
UAE President arrives in France in first official foreign visit
Saudi FM discusses bilateral ties, energy markets at Arab News Japan event
Erdogan presses case against Syria’s Kurds at Tehran suit despite Khamenei rebuke
For the 105th time, UN calls on Syrian regime to come clean about its chemical weapons
Saudi citizen arrested, referred to Public Prosecution for helping non-Muslim illegally enter Makkah: SPA
UN health agency declares monkeypox a global emergency
Jordanian King condemns border attacks by ‘Iran-tied militias’
Saudi crown prince announces designs of The Line in NEOM
Saudi crown prince arrives in Greece on official visit
Saudi-Greek Investment Forum sees deals on energy, economy and technology
Saudi-Greek Investment Forum seeks $3.7bn deals on energy, economy and technology
New Kaaba cover installed on eve of Islamic New Year 1444
Israel to accelerate establishment of joint industrial zone with Jordan
AUGUST
‘Relief for the world’ as Ukraine grain ship leaves Odesa
Al-Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Kabul, Biden says
Saudi Arabia welcomes news of Yemen truce extension
Saudi Arabia posts $20.8bn budget surplus in Q2, the highest at least since 2019
Erdogan says hopes talks with Putin will open ‘different page’ in ties
Air strikes, rocket attacks push Israel, Gaza into second day of fighting
Israeli airstrike kills 2nd top Islamic Jihad commander, death toll rises
As Israel-Palestinian truce holds, Gaza power plant restarts
EU submits ‘final text’ at Iran nuclear talks, Tehran examining document
US uncovers Iran ‘plot’ to kill ex-White House official John Bolton
Top Taliban cleric killed in Kabul suicide blast
Terrorist detonates suicide vest as Saudi security forces try to make arrest
Arab states express solidarity with Saudi Arabia over suicide bomb blast
Egypt: At least 41 killed, 55 injured in Giza church fire
Saudi Arabia, Arab world offer condolences to Cairo church fire victims
New fire breaks out at church in Minya days after deadly Cairo blaze
New electrical fire breaks out at church in Egypt days after deadly Cairo blaze
Saudi crown prince receives Uzbek president in Jeddah
Saudi crown prince receives Iraq’s Wisdom Movement leader
Death toll from Mogadishu hotel attack rises to at least 13: security official
Iraq civil defense rescue 8, others till trapped after landslide in Karbala
OIC leads global condemnation of terror attack in Somalia
New Iran nuclear deal ‘days away’: EU foreign policy chief
US, Iran inch closer to nuke deal but high hurdles remain
Israel’s premier urges West to reject Iran nuclear deal
‘Ball in Iran’s court’ on nuclear deal: Macron
Deadly clashes shake Libyan capital as political crisis deepens
Macron in Algeria: ‘An excellent and successful’ visit towards reconciliation
Two killed as Iraq’s powerful Sadr quits politics and clashes erupt
Iraq protesters disperse after Sadr demands end to deadly clashes
Saudi Arabia designates five individuals for association with activities in support of Houthis
SEPTEMBER
Clashes in Iraq’s Basra among Shiite rivals cause casualties
Will maritime-border settlement imply Lebanon’s indirect recognition of Israel?
Erdogan warns Greece over Aegean airspace violations
Pakistani officials: Swelling lake could cause more flooding
Oil prices jump as OPEC+ announces output cut of 100,000 bpd
With $1.1tn investment, Saudi Arabia to become the world’s biggest construction site: Knight Frank
Albania cuts ties with Iran over ‘cyberattack’
Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears
Britain’s King Charles arrives at Buckingham Palace, will address nation in mourning
King Charles III: A friend of the Arab world
Ukraine pushes Russia into retreat in counteroffensive
Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking power grid in revenge for offensive
Three soldiers killed in Al-Qaeda counterattacks in Yemen’s Abyan
Armed depositor storms Beirut bank, takes trapped savings
UN chief expresses hope that Saudi-Iranian talks will help ease regional tensions
Interview: Djibouti president stresses importance of preserving peace in ‘sensitive’ Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region
14 dead in Jordan building collapse as search ends
How Albania’s history can inspire people of Middle Eastern states in turmoil
Iran police call woman’s death in custody an ‘unfortunate incident’ amid growing fury
UN calls for probe into Iranian woman’s death amid protests
Saudi crown prince mediates in Russia-Ukraine prisoner release
Crown prince mediates in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Tehran regime fears massive new demonstrations on Friday
Over 700 protesters arrested in Iran, including 60 women
Amid unrest, Iranian Guard attacks militant group in Iraq
Mahsa Amini’s death in Iranian police custody has lit a spark in a nation seething with anger and discontent
UK PM thanks Saudi crown prince for role in release of British detainees
Arab, Muslim leaders congratulate Saudi crown prince on his appointment as prime minister
Thirteen reported killed as Iran Revolutionary Guards target dissident sites in Iraq
Putin: Russia will use all means to guard annexed regions
OCTOBER
19 killed, including 4 IRGC members, in Iran attack
At least 92 people killed in Iran crackdowns on Mahsa Amini protests: IHR NGO
Zelensky discredits Russian referendums, thanks Saudi Crown Prince for prisoner swap’s ‘brilliant result’
Saudi Arabia to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM
Yemen government slams Houthi threats to attack oil ships
US ‘concerned’ by collapse of truce in Yemen; uncertain whether Iran is to blame
‘We may suddenly arrive one night’: Erdogan threatens Greece, ‘annoying’ countries
Russia says three killed in Crimea bridge blast, army leadership changed
Protests grip Iran as rights group says 19 children killed
UAE president to visit Putin in Russia
UAE president meets with Russia’s Putin
OPEC+ decision to cut oil output was purely economic, Saudi minister says
‘We don’t use oil as a weapon’: Saudi Arabia hits back at US in OPEC+ cuts row
Saudi vote ‘clearly supports’ Kyiv’s sovereignty, Ukrainian ambassador tells Arab News
Saudi Arabia announces $400m humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Date set for signing Lebanon-Israel maritime deal
EU verifying Iranian involvement in Ukraine war, top diplomat says
More protests in Iran after schoolgirl beaten to death
West pushes Russia at UN on Iranian drones in Ukraine
Saudi Green Initiative Forum and Middle East Green Initiative Summit to be held alongside COP 27 in Egypt: Crown Prince
Pro-Russian authorities tell Kherson residents to leave ‘immediately,’ 36 rockets launched in ‘massive attack’
Saudi Arabia donates $27 million to UNRWA to support Palestinian refugees
Saudi Arabia continues to support global anti-terror efforts: FM
Russia ‘has ordered 2,000 more kamikaze drones’ from Tehran
From global economic recovery to cyber threats, Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh unpacks the challenges of tomorrow
Biden says Israel, Lebanon have concluded ‘historic’ maritime deal
UN voices concern over Iran’s treatment of detained protesters
Lebanon’s president hits out as failing nation heads toward political vacuum
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly attacks near education ministry in Somalia
Iran charges 1,000 over unrest in Tehran – report
NOVEMBER
Iran indicts 1,000 over unrest, plans public trials
Netanyahu says he is on brink of ‘very big victory’ in Israel election
Palestinians fear escalation of violence as Netanyahu closes in on victory
Defiant Ex-Pakistani PM Khan to scale up demand for political change, aide says
Pakistan minister accuses Imran Khan of inciting violence in wake of ‘assassination’ attempt
Deadly crackdown continues in southeastern Iranian province after weeks of unrest
Humanity must choose between climate solidarity or collective suicide: UN Secretary General
Saudi Arabia presents 66 initiatives to tackle climate change at COP27 in Egypt
Ukraine says it has retaken 12 villages in Kherson since Wednesday
Saudi Arabia targets carbon capture of 44m tons by 2035: Energy Minister
Saudi energy minister says Kingdom hosting MENA climate week in 2023
Bomb rocks Istanbul; authorities say 6 dead, dozens wounded
Turkiye ‘rejects’ US condolences over Istanbul attack
Saudi crown prince participates in G20 summit
G20 declaration in Bali puts Ukraine war’s negative economic impact in focus
South Korea, Saudi to boost ties on energy, defense; $30bn in deals signed
Saudi Arabia and Thailand: Burgeoning binds two friendly kingdoms
Saudi Arabia and Thailand sign landmark agreements on energy
In Pictures: FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar
Palestine has ‘natural, legal right’ to become full state member of UN, Ambassador Riyad Mansour tells Arab News
Saudi Arabia shock Messi’s Argentina at World Cup
Turkiye hits nearly 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria
Two dead, Jeddah schools and universities close due to weather conditions
NATO vows to aid Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’
Dozens of casualties as Iranian security forces fire on protesters
Iran’s Khamenei praises Basij forces for confronting ‘riots’ – TV
Niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader urges world to cut ties with Tehran over unrest
IRGC threatens Iranian footballers’ families ahead of US match
Two new natural gas fields discovered in Saudi Arabia: Energy Minister
DECEMBER
Biden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, China
US-led forces resume normal patrols in Syria
Over 200 killed in Iran protests: top security body
Iran scraps morality police after months of deadly protests
Crown Prince announces Sindalah, NEOM’s first luxury island development
Saudi King invites Chinese president to visit Kingdom on Wednesday
Chinese President Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia on official visit
Saudi leaders, Chinese President Xi sign several deals in Riyadh
Saudi crown prince hosts summit with China’s Xi Jinping, Gulf leaders
Morocco stun Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo to reach World Cup semifinals
Saudi FM: ‘All bets off’ if Iran gets nuclear weapon
Saudi crown prince, BIE head review Kingdom’s bid to host Expo 2030
Ukraine battles Russian push in east as Kyiv allies pledge $1 billion in aid
Iran blames US after being removed from UN rights body
Russian missiles hammer Ukrainian energy facilities, cause power outages
Jordan arrests 44 after deadly fuel protests
Kyiv recovers after Russia strikes, power restored to 6 million
‘Sheikh’ Messi leads Argentina to World Cup win in Doha
Mideast, Europe leaders meet in Jordan on security in Iraq
Kingdom stands with Iraq over stability sovereignty: Saudi FM
Saudi crown prince launches National Intellectual Property Strategy
Iran ‘plans new attacks on Gulf countries,’ says Israel’s spy chief
Expats and locals welcome cheerful spirit of Christmas in Saudi Arabia in new era of tolerance and openness
Eight dead in failed Daesh prison assault in Syria: Monitor
Syria’s Kurdish-led forces ‘on alert’ for Daesh attacks
Turkish, Syrian, Russian defense chiefs hold surprise talks
Ukraine reports ‘massive’ Russian missile strike, three wounded
Iran holds military drill near strategic Strait of Hormuz
Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr a new highpoint for club football in Saudi Arabia and Asia
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