JANUARY
Saudi Defenses Shoot Down Hostile Aerial Target Fired at Taif
S. Korean Minister Heads to Vienna for Talks on Iranian Frozen Assets
UN Peacekeepers Attacked in South Lebanon Near Israel Border
Fresh Violence in Kazakhstan after Russia Sends Troops to Put Down Uprising
Kazakhstan Leader: Constitutional Order Restored amid Unrest
Gunmen in Iraq Wound 2 Trying to Stop Soleiman Memorial
US Warns Iran of Severe Consequences if Americans Attacked
Moscow Says after Initial US-Russia Talks: ‘We Need a Breakthrough’
WHO Says More Research Needed on Vaccine Efficacy against Omicron
Iran, US Lock Horns over Sanctions Relief, Nuclear Curbs in Vienna Talks
WHO: Omicron Probably Caused COVID Surge in Mideast in Early Jan
US Tells Lebanon Not to Fear Sanctions over Energy Supply Plans, PM’s Office Says
City of Beijing Reports First Local Omicron Case
Saudi Health Ministry Approves Vaccination for Children Aged 5-11
Saudi Arabia Slams Cowardly Attack on Abu Dhabi
Arab Coalition Destroys Drone Communication System in Sanaa
Macron Says EU Must Work on New Security Pact to Put to Russia
Iran Nuclear Talks Need Change of Approach, French Source
US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Lebanese Individuals over Hezbollah Ties
Deadly Fighting Between ISIS, Kurdish Forces in Syria
Kurds, ISIS Battle after Syria Prison Attack Kills over 120, Says Monitor
Saudi Arabia: Houthis Defying Int’l Community with Repeated Cross-border Attacks
Kurds Locked in Tense Syria Prison Standoff with ISIS
Britain Hints at Putin Sanctions, Drawing Warning from Kremlin
UN Urged to Open Query Into Iran’s 1988 Killings and Raisi Role
Putin Says West Has Not Addressed Key Concerns in Ukraine Standoff
Russia’s Risky Options beyond Full Ukraine Attack
Protester Killed in Khartoum
US and UK Ready to Punish Putin Associates If Russia Invades Ukraine
FEBRUARY
Gas Leak Kills Egyptian Family of 7 in Their Cairo Home
Diplomacy Is Deterring Russian Attack but Worst Case Cannot Be Excluded, Says Kyiv
ISIS Leader Killed During US Raid in Syria
US and NATO Say Russia Is Building up Troops Near Ukraine, Not Withdrawing
Builder Find 2,000-year-old Roman Cemetery in Gaza
APRIL
Logistics Hub in Russia Ablaze, Ukraine Denies Hitting It
OIC Welcomes Announcement of Yemen Truce
Missiles Hit Near Odesa in Ukraine as New Mariupol Evacuation Bid Planned
Lebanon’s Central Bank Not Bankrupt, Governor Says
Putin Says World Faces Food Crisis Due to West’s Sanctions
EU Begins Stockpiling Gear, Drugs against Chemical, Nuclear Incidents
Pelosi Positive for COVID-19, Was at White House with Biden
Ukraine Says 50 Killed in Rocket Strike on Rail Evacuation Hub
Syria’s Air Defenses Confront ‘Israeli Aggression’, State Media Report
Iran MPs Set Conditions for Reviving 2015 Nuclear Deal Amid Stalled Talks
Mariupol Mayor Says Siege Has Killed More than 10,000 Civilians
Putin Vows to Press Invasion until Russia’s Goals Are Met
More than 1,000 Ukraine Marines Surrender in Key Port of Mariupol, Says Russia
Qaani: Iran Will Harshly Confront Israel ‘Wherever It Feels Necessary’
Main Paris Attacks Suspect Apologizes to Victims
Tanker Carrying 750 Tons of Diesel Fuel Sinks Off Tunisia
Russia Bears Down on Mariupol, Strikes Other Ukraine Cities
Two Captured Britons Appear on Russian State TV, Ask to Be Swapped
Russia Ratchets up Battle for Control of Eastern Ukraine
Baghdad Airport Suspends Flights Due to Bad Weather
Pentagon: US Rapidly Developed ‘Ghost’ Drones for Ukraine
Scholz Says Top Priority Is Avoiding NATO Confrontation with Russia
Experts Warn against Iran Becoming a Nuclear State
Oman Secures Release of 14 Foreigners Held in Yemen
No Respite for Re-Elected Macron as Parliamentary Elections Loom
UN Chief Tells Russia that Ukraine Ceasefire Is Needed as Soon as Possible
Russia Says it’s Cutting Gas to 2 EU Nations in Escalation
Biden Seeks $33Bln for Ukraine, Signaling Long-Term Commitment
China: Guangzhou Rushes to Quell COVID Outbreak
Pakistani Premier to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Promoting Ties with Saudi Arabia
MAY
Some Evacuated from Mariupol; US Lawmaker Pelosi Visits Kyiv
Saudi King Performs Eid Prayer at the Grand Mosque
Russia Unleashes Rockets at Steel Plant, Some Evacuees Reach Safety
Russia Pounds Ukraine, Targeting Supply of Western Arms
French Ecology Minister Confident in Russia Oil Ban
Russia Says it Will Not Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine
Israel Destroys Home of Palestinian Accused in Settler Killing
G7 Leaders Pledge Further Economic Isolation of Russia
No End in Sight for Ukraine War as Putin Hails Victory Day
Al Jazeera Reporter Killed during Israeli Raid in West Bank
Palestinians Reject to Hand Over Bullet that Killed Abu Akleh, Blame Israel
UAE Announces Death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
Saudi Leadership Congratulates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on his Election as UAE President
World Leaders Pay Respects in UAE after Death of Sheikh Khalifa
Russia Says it Will Evacuate Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers from Azovstal
Russia’s Lavrov Says Finald, Sweden Joining NATO Makes ‘No Big Difference’
Davos Returns from Pandemic with Ukraine, Climate in Mind
Erdogan Says ‘No’ to Sweden and Finland’s NATO Bid
Germany, Qatar Sign Energy Partnership Agreement
Ukraine Warns Only Talks Can End War as Russia Cuts Finland Gas
France Sees EU Membership for Ukraine in ’15 or 20 Years’
Zelenskyy Urges ‘Maximum’ Sanctions on Russia in Davos Talk
Ukraine’s President Accuses Russia of Waging ‘Total War’
Russian Assault Targets Key Towns in Eastern Ukraine
Saudi Crown Prince, Greek PM Discuss Opportunities for Joint Cooperation
Israelin Forces Injure Dozens in West Bank Protests, Palestinian Medics Say
Russia Shows Off Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile in Test-launch
Biden Visits Memorial to Victims of Texas School Shooting
Heavy Fighting as Russian Troops Enter Outskirts of Sievierondonetsk
Macron Decries Journalist’s Death in Ukraine
JUNE
West Promises Ukraine More, Better Arms to Fend off Russia
Biden Welcomes Yemen Truce Extension, Lauds Courageous Saudi Leadership
EU Blacklists ‘Butchers’ of Bucha and Mariupol in Latest Russia Sanctions
Sweden, Finland Joining NATO Would Be Tough for Russia, Top US General Says
US Mulls Lifting Some China Tariffs to Fight Inflation
Russia Says Ban on Lavrov’s Plane a ‘Hostile Action’
Russia Says Mariupol, Berdyansk Ports Ready to Ship Grain
Turkey Struggles to Push Russia, Ukraine into Grain Deal to Avert Food Crisis
Iran Says ‘Will Not Back Off a Single Step’ after IAEA Resolution
COMESA Supports Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host Expo 2030
Biden: Zelensky ‘Didn’t Want to Hear’ Warnings about Invasion
Russia Destroys Bridge over Ukraine River, Cutting Escape Route
Macron: European Defense Industry Cooperation Must be Enhanced
At King Salman’s Invitation, Biden to Visit Saudi Arabia in July
US Expected to Send $1 Billion More in Aid to Ukraine
Zelenskiy after Meeting EU Leaders: The More Arms we Get, the Faster Ukraine Can Free its Land
Putin Says Russia-Ukraine Relations Will Normalize after ‘Special Military Operation’
Britain Must Keep up Support for Kyiv amid ‘Ukraine Fatigue’, Says Johnson
Saudi King Sends Letter to Kuwait’s Emir on Consolidating Ties
Ukraine’s Grain Exports to Reach 2 Mln Tons in June
Kremlin Says It Does Not Know Location of Captured US ‘Mercenaries’
Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Hold Talks in Ankara
Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Stress Cooperation in All Fields
Ukrainian Army to Leave Battered City to Avoid Encirclement
Russian Missiles Strike Across Ukraine
Russia Strikes Kyiv as Western Leaders Meet in Europe
Zelenskyy Tells G7 Summit Ukraine Forces Face Urgent Moment
G-7 Leaders Wrap Up Summit Meant to Bolster Ukraine Support
Sweden, Finland on Course to Join NATO as Russia, China Focus Allies
Biden Sending More Weapons to Ukraine as NATO Prepares for Long Fight
JULY
Russian Missiles Kill at Least 19 in Ukraine’s Odesa Region
Lapid Says Israel Would Take Any Step Necessary to Defend Itself after Hezbollah Launches Drones
Ukraine War to Shift to Donetsk after Fall of Luhansk; Russia Claims Major Victory
Russia Shells Ukraine’s Donetsk Region Seeking New Gains after Seizing Luhansk
Saudi Arabia Expecting 1 Million in Largest Hajj Since Pandemic
At Wimbledon, Jabeur 1st Arab in Pro Slam Final
Facebook, Twitter Remove Shinzo Abe Assassination Videos
Morocco Arrests 25 Suspected of Planning Crossing into Spain
Hajj Pilgrims Perform Ritual Stoning of the Devil on 2nd Day of Eid Al-Adha
Russian Shelling Kills Three, wounds 31 in Kharkiv
Macron Dismisses Criticism of Uber Contacts as Minister
Biden Greeted as Old Friend in Israel at Start of Middle East Tour
US, Israel Sign Joint Pledge to Deny Iran Nuclear Weaponry
King Salman Holds Talks with Biden in Jeddah
Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Unified Efforts to Support Global Economy
OIC Welcomes Outcomes of Jeddah Summit
EU Promises More Ukraine War Aid; Calls for Sanctions Unity
Iraq Judiciary Launches Probe in Leaked Maliki Recordings
Turkish Strikes in Northern Iraq Kill at Least 8 Tourists
Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack in Iraq’s Dohuk
Saudi Arabia Concludes its Participation at Farnborough International Airshow
Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine Port: Kyiv Says It Is Still Preparing Grain Exports
Russia Says it Struck Ukrainian Warship, Harpoon Missiles Depot in Odesa
Tunisians Vote on New Constitution
Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Greece
Saudi Crown Prince Departs Greece
Saudi Arabia, Greece Study Supplying Europe With Energy
Sadr’s Supporters Breach Parliament Building in Baghdad’s Green Zone Again
Sadr’s Followers Set up for Long Sit-in at Iraq Parliament
AUGUST
Iraq Tensions Soar as Protesters Rally against Parliament Occupation
A Year on, Iran’s Raisi Faces Economy in Trouble
Pelosi Lauds Taiwan, Says China’s Fury Cannot Stop Visits by World Leaders
Thousands of Protesters Mark 2 Years Since Beirut Port Blast as Part of Silos Collapse
Biden Feels Well, Still Tests Positive for COVID-19
Israel and Gaza Fighters Exchange Fire after Deadly Strikes
Lapid, Gantz: Gaza Operation will Continue as Long as Necessary
US Announces $1 Billion Ukraine Arms Aid Package
Israeli Troops Assassinate Senior Fatah Military Commander in West Bank Clash
Iranian Operative Charged in Plot to Murder John Bolton
Blinken Warns Iran over Plot to Target Bolton, Pompeo
Novelist Salman Rushdie Attacked, Wounded on Stage at New York Event
Man who Attacked Salman Rushdie Charged with Attempted Murder, Assault
Egyptian Church Fire Kills at Least 41, Most of Them Children
Saudi Arabia Condoles Egypt over Victims of Church Blaze
EU Says Mulling Iran Response to ‘Final’ Nuclear Text
Tehran Ready to Swap Prisoners, Urges US to Free Jailed Iranians
Bolton Says Biden’s Concessions to Iran Would Border on Treason
Macron’s Call to Putin Was Justified Given Nuclear Risks for Europe, Elysee Says
Iran Deal Tantalizingly Close, but US Faces New Hurdles
Zelenskiy Warns of ‘Ugly’ Russian Attack to Spread ‘Despondency and Fear’
Saudi King Directs KSrelief to Send Urgent Aid to Sudan Flood Victims
Kadhimi Cuts Short Egypt Visit, Urges Calm after Cleric Sadr Fuels Political Crisis
US Military Carries Out Strike in Syria on Iran-Linked Targets
Hundreds Protest Lack of Water In Iran’s Drought-hit West
Iran-US Skirmishes Highlight Rivalry in Eastern Syria
Fighting Between US, Iran-Backed Militias Escalates in Syria
Libya’s Tripoli Quiet after Worst Fighting in Two Years
Iraq’s Sadr Announces Full Withdrawal from Political Life
Iraq’s Sadr Calls on Loyalists to Withdraw after Clashes
Iraqi Allies, Rivals Hail Sadr’s Call to End Protests, Maliki Critical
SEPTEMBER
Macron Hopeful of Iran Nuclear Deal in Next Few Days
Iran Briefly Seizes 2 US Sea Drones in Red Sea amid Tensions
Russia Says It Foiled Ukrainian Attempt to Seize Nuclear Plant
Zelenskiy Discusses Urgent Aid with EU Chief
Euro Plunges to 20-Year Low after Russian Gas Halt
Liz Truss to Replace Boris Johnson as British PM on Tuesday
Albania Cuts Ties, Orders Diplomats to Go after Cyberattack
Queen Elizabeth’s Family Rush to her Side amid Health Fears
As Charles Becomes King… The World Mourns Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Iran Guards Seize ‘Foreign’ Ship in Gulf for Smuggling Diesel
Queen Elizabeth II’s Coffin Takes Long Road through Scotland
Charles Pledges to Follow Queen’s Example of Selfless Duty
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Prime Minister of Kuwait
EU Says Solidarity with Ukraine ‘Unshakeable’, Lays Out Energy Spike Solutions
Raisi Says Iran-Russia Cooperation Can Neutralize Limitations Imposed by US Sanctions
Fuel Prices Skyrocket, Transportation Becomes a Luxury in Lebanon
Leaders Head to UK for Queen’s Funeral as Public Pays Tribute
London Prepares for 1M Visitors for Queen’s Funeral
Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Lowered into Vault Ahead of Private Burial
Iran Faces Global Criticism, Protests over Woman’s Death
Growing Cholera Outbreak in Syria Infects Hundreds, 39 Dead
Saudi Crown Prince Succeeds in Mediating Release of Foreign Prisoners
Saudi National Day: Kingdom’s Past, Present Paint a Picture of its Future
Saudi Crown Prince, US Officials Discuss Energy Security
Germany’s RWE and UAE’s ADNOC Ink LNG Deal
12 Arrested after Clashes outside Iranian Embassy in London
Russia: Nuclear Warning Is Not a Bluff
Ukraine’s President: No Talks with Putin If Its Land Annexed
Russia: Nord Stream Leaks Occurred in Zone Controlled by US Intelligence
Kremlin: Any Attack on Annexed Territory Will be an Attack on Russia
OCTOBER
Ukraine Encircles Thousands of Russian Troops at Lyman Stronghold
Hajraf Stresses Importance of Enhancing Prospects for Joint GCC-Chinese Cooperation
Ukraine Claws Back More Territory Russia Is Trying to Annex
Russia’s Federation Council Ratifies Annexation of Four Ukrainian Regions
Swedish MEP Cuts Hair during Speech in Solidarity with Iranian Women
Washington Wants to ‘Deepen Diplomatic Ties’ with the Palestinians
Blinken Underlines Close Cooperation with Saudi Arabia to Extend Truce in Yemen
Moscow: Car Bomb Sparked Fired on Key Crimean Bridge
Germany Wants Those behind Iran Crackdown Banned from EU, Assets Frozen
Putin: Moscow Will Respond Forcefully to Ukrainian Attacks
Lavrov Says Russia Open to Talks with West, Awaiting Serious Proposal
Russia Arrests 8 People Over Involvement in Crimea Bridge Bombing
Saudi Arabia, Rejects Dictates, Attempts for Altering Kingdom’s Global Economy Protection Goals
Russia, under Pressure in Southern Ukraine, Captures Villages in East
Saudi Crown Prince Stresses to Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Kingdom’s Readiness to Continue Mediation
Tehran Prison Blaze Kills 4 Inmates
EU Ministers Warn Iran of New Sanctions over Ukraine War
Ukraine Invites UN Experts to Examine ‘Iranian-Origin’ Drones
Report: Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Army
EU Agrees on New Iran Sanctions over Drone Deliveries to Russia
Iranian Trainers on the Ground Help Russia with Ukraine Drone Attacks, US Says
Lebanon, Syria Discuss Sea Border
Xi Secures Historic Third Term as China’s Leader
Russia Claims Ukraine ‘Dirty Bomb’ in Final Stages
Sunak Pledges to Restore Stability as He Becomes UK Leader
Saudi Crown Prince: PIF to Establish Five Regional Investment Companies
Saudi King Relieves President of King Abdulaziz University of his Post
Civilian Evacuation of Kherson ‘Completed’
Russia Suspends Participation in Ukraine Grain Exports Deal
Lebanon President Approves Gov’t Resignation, Leaves with No Replacement
Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine, Most of Kyiv Without Water
NOVEMBER
Arab League Summit to Kick off in Algeria with Condemnation of Houthi Militias, Foreign Meddling
Turkiye Says Russia Agrees to Rejoin Wartime Grain Deal
Crown Prince Launches Ceer, the 1st Saudi Electric Vehicle Brand
Medvedev: Russia is Fighting a Sacred Battle, Victory is Ours
Iran Acknowledges Sending Drones to Russia
COP27 Kicks off with Deal to Discuss Climate Compensation
UN Chief at Climate Summit: Humanity Must Cooperate or Perish
More than 1,000 Indicted as Iran’s Judiciary Says it Will Deal Firmly with Protesters
Election Takeaways: No Sweep for the Republicans after All
Biden and Xi to Meet Nov. 14 in Bali, White House Says
COP27: Biden Says Climate Crisis Is about ‘Very Life of the Planet’
The Kingdom Declares Saudi Green Initiative an Annual Event
Deadly Blast Rocks Busy Central Istanbul Avenue
Saudi Crown Prince Travels to Indonesia to Participate in G20 Summit
Crown Prince Meets with UK PM on Sidelines of G20 Summit
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Affirms Importance of Decisions Reached at G20
Saudi Crown Prince Conclude S. Korea Visit
Saudi Crown Prince Participates in APEC Summit in Thailand
Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Speaker of Thai Senate
VP Harris to Visit Front-Line Philippine Island in Sea Feud
Turkiye Says 3 Killed in Rocket Strikes from Kurdish Group in Syria
Saudi Crown Prince Celebrates Kingdom’s Historic Win over Argentina
Israeli Lawmaker Calls for ‘Targeted Assassinations’ against Palestinians
Saudi Commander of Joint Forces Receives Yemeni Chief of General Staff
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Europe Must Avoid Division, Set Low Price for Russia’s Oil
Saudi Arabia Loses to Poland as Lewandowski Finally Scores at World Cup
‘We Can Do Anything’, Says Morocco’s Coach after Belgium Win
Russia Won’t Stop Strikes until It Runs Out of Missiles, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says
China Says It Drove Away US Cruiser Near Spratly Islands
DECEMBER
Blinken Says Putin’s Attacks on Ukraine Energy Grid Will Not Divide Kyiv’s Allies
EU Says Russia Must Pay for Ukraine Reconstruction
Kremlin: Putin is Open to Talks on Ukraine
Russia: Price Cap is ‘Dangerous’ and Will Not Curb Demand for Our Oil
OPEC+ Keeps Steady Policy
Russia’s Putin Drives across Repaired Bridge to Crimea
Russian Airfield Hit, Day after Drone Strikes on Bases
Chinese President Says to Discuss Developing Ties with Saudi Arabia during Official Visit
Saudi Arabia, China Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Saudi Crown Prince: We Intend to Present New Stage to Boost Gulf Development
The Arab-Chinese Riyadh Summit: Race for Progress, Renaissance
Saudi FM: Nuclear Iran Will Force Regional Countries to Ensure their Security
EU Condemns Iran Executions, Tops up Ukraine’s Arms Fund
Ukraine Battles Russian Push in East as Kyiv Allies Pledge $1 Bln in Aid
Ukraine: Russian Strikes Thwarted, Wreckage Hits Buildings
Ministry: Iranian Oil Minister Stable after Heart Attack
Russia Launches Another Major Missile Attack on Ukraine
Cabinet: Egypt’s New IMF Agreement Aims to Reduce Government Debt
Lebanon ‘Tackles’ Presidential Vacuum… with Army Generals
Jordan: Suspect in Killing of Policeman Dies in Hideout Raid
Saudi FM: We Reject Any Assault on Iraqi Territory
Kremlin: More US Arms to Ukraine Will Aggravate War
G7 Commits to $32 Bln in Budget Support for Ukraine in 2023
Ukraine President Back in Kyiv, Russia Keeps up Attacks
Kurdish Protesters Clash with Police in Paris
Putin Says Russia Ready to Negotiate over Ukraine
Medvedev: Only Russia’s Nuclear Arms Preventing West from Declaring War
Moscow’s Ultimatum: Ukraine Fulfils its Proposals or Russian Army Will Decide
Russia Intensifies Attacks on Liberated Kherson, Eastern Ukraine
Russia Hits Key Infrastructure with Missiles across Ukraine
Ukraine Says Repelled Russia Drone Attack at Night
Missile Strikes on Ukraine Kills One, Zelenskiy Slams Russia
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