Qatar has launched a major project aimed at expanding its Al-Udeid Airbase, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). On Tuesday, Prime Minister (and Defense Minister) Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah presided over a ceremony marking the launch of the expansion project, QNA reported....

Yemen’s government said the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels should release all detainees and captives held in their prisons ahead of peace talks. The Yemeni news agency SABA quoted the government Sunday as saying that the Houthis should also hand over their arms and withdraw from all rebel-held...

Ten suspected Al-Qaeda fighters and two soldiers fighting for Yemen's government have been killed in clashes and a drone strike, local officials and security sources said Sunday. The U.S. military is the only force known to operate armed drones over Yemen. Officials in Marab...

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in the United Arab Emirates meeting with top leaders as the two countries seek to deepen economic ties. Xi, his Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and other Chinese officials held morning meetings Friday with Abu Dhabi's powerful crown prince Sheikh Mohammad bin...