Prince Charles To Tell Saudi King To Halt Blogger’s Flogging – Report

Charles embarked on a six-day tour of the Middle East this weekend.

Arab Leaders Bemoan Lack Of Strategy, Weapons Against Jihadists

ISIL fighters have brought large areas in Syria and Iraq under their control.

Jordan Says UAE Sending Jets To Support Raids On ISIL

The UAE suspended flights as part of the US-led coalition conducting air strikes against ISIL because of concerns about search and rescue capabilities.

Gulf Countries, Opposition Say Houthi Takeover In Yemen A “Coup”

Yemen has been in political limbo since the president and prime minister resigned last month after the Houthis seized the presidential palace.

UAE Sees No Defeat Of ISIL Without Iraq’s Sunnis – Newspaper

The UAE’s decision to withdraw its planes raised fears that regional support for the coalition air campaign might be slipping.

One Killed In Attack On KFC Restaurant North Of Cairo

Assailants on a motorcycle threw flammable materials and then opened fire at the restaurant, state news agency MENA said.

Jordanian King Vows “Relentless” War On Islamic State’s Own Ground

Jordan hanged two Iraqi jihadists, one a woman, on Wednesday and vowed to intensify military action against ISIL.

Saudi King Calls Pilot’s Killing “Heinous” Violation Of Islam

His message offered condolences to the Jordanian people and King Abdullah of Jordan.

UAE Stops Airstrikes In Anti-ISIL Coalition -U.S. Officials

The officials said the UAE had suspended its participation in the air campaign because of concern for pilots’ safety.

Al Jazeera Journalist Greste Arrives Home In Australia

Greste was released on Sunday after 400 days in a Cairo jail and had been in Cyprus since.

Gulf States To Deposit $10bn In Egypt Before Conference

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE gave Egypt more than $12 billion in aid after former President Mohamed Mursi was toppled in 2013.

Jordan Executes Two Iraqi Militants In Response To Pilot’s Death

ISIL fighters released a video on Tuesday showing Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh being burnt alive in a cage.

ISIL Shows Burning Of Hostage, Jordan Vows “Earth-Shaking” Response

A Jordanian official said the authorities would swiftly execute several militants in retaliation.

Egypt Could Free Jailed Journalist Fahmy Within Hours – Al Jazeera

Fahmy’s colleague, Peter Greste, an Australian citizen, was released on Sunday.

Al Jazeera Journalist Relieved To Be Free, Calls For Release Of Colleagues

Australian Peter Greste was released on Sunday after 400 days in a Cairo jail while his colleagues still remain in jail.

Saudi Arabia Has Helped Save British Lives – PM Cameron Says

Cameron said that Saudi is a valuable partner of the West in the region and has helped in the fight against terrorism.

Egypt Court Sentences 183 Muslim Brotherhood Supporters To Death

The men were convicted of playing a role in the killings of 16 policemen in the town of Kardasa in August 2013.

Egypt Frees Al Jazeera Journalist Greste, 2 Others Still Held

A security official said another journalist Mohammed Fahmy was expected to be released from Cairo’s Tora prison within days.

ISIL Says It Has Beheaded Second Japanese Hostage Goto

In a show of defiance, prime minister Abe vowed to increase Japan’s food, medicine and other humanitarian aid for the Middle East.

Bahrain Revokes Nationality Of 72 On Security Grounds

A list published on the agency’s website included names of well-known Sunni and Shi’ite Muslim families.

U.S. Man Shot And Wounded In Eastern Saudi Arabia

The wounded man was taken to hospital and was in a stable condition, state news agency said.

Wife Of Flogged Saudi Blogger Says His Health Is Worsening

The US and Canada have urged Saudi government to cancel the flogging, saying that it was a violation of human dignity.

Suspected Al Qaeda Gunmen Kill Two Soldiers In Yemen’s Oil Province

Marib has most of Yemen’s oil and gas fields and has long been a battleground between various factions.

Saudi Airman Gets 35 Years To Life For Raping Boy In Las Vegas

Mazen Alotaibi was found guilty in Las Vegas in 2013 of kidnapping, burglary, coercion, lewdness on a child and sexual assault on a minor.

Bahrain’s Most Senior Opposition Leader Goes On Trial

Appearing in court, Salman denied all charges and said he had been calling for reforms in Bahrain through legal means.

Obama And Saudi King Discuss Iran, Energy In Symbolic Visit

Obama cut short a trip to India to fly to Riyadh, and was joined on the four-hour visit by a big delegation.

Obama To Bolster Crucial Saudi Alliance Amid Mideast Unrest

Obama’s visit comes as Washington struggles with worsening strife in the Middle East and counts Saudi Arabia among its few steady partners in the region.

Obama Includes Republicans In Delegation To Meet New Saudi King

US President Barack Obama will fly a 30-member delegation to Riyadh on Tuesday.

Talks To End Yemen’s Political Crisis Falter

President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi resigned on Thursday after Houthi fighters crushed his presidential guards and deployed outside his home.

At Least 17 Killed In Protests On Anniversary Of Egypt Uprising

Protesters marked the anniversary of the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak.