Russia, Iran negotiate on energy cooperation
Russia's oil giant, Lukoil, has started negotiations with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) to explore and develop oil and gas fields in the Caspian Sea, Press TV reported Saturday.
US navy committed to presence in Bahrain: commander
The US navy is committed to its presence in Bahrain to ensure free flow of trade primarily in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a top US Navy commander said on Saturday.
Turkish F-16 jets scramble to intercept Syrian jets
Four Turkish F-16 fighter jets scrambled on Saturday to intercept two Syrian warplanes which approached to southern Turkey, said a Turkish military statement on its website.
Taliban negotiators leave capital to meet leaders on peace talks
A senior member of the Pakistani Taliban dialogue committee and a religious leader Saturday flew to North Waziristan tribal region for talks with Taliban leaders on taking the peace process forward, sources privy to the religious leaders said.
Egypt rejects EU parliament statement as "interference"
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry rejected on Saturday a recent statement of the European Parliament criticizing Egypt's newly-approved constitution and the government 's approach with political opponents and journalists, official news agency MENA reported.
Blasts hinder delivery of aid rations into Syria's old Homs city
Mortar shells and the blast of two explosive devices hindered the delivery of aid rations into the old city of Syria's Homs province on Saturday, the pan-Arab al- Mayadeen TV said.
Jordan concerned over final status solution in peace talks
Jordan's Lower House on Saturday stressed its rejection of Israel's demand for being recognized as a Jewish state.
16 Jihadists killed in army raid in Egypt's Sinai
At least 16 hardline Jihadists were killed Saturday in a massive military raid in North Sinai's Sheikh Zuweid's city bordering Israel, a security source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
Protests erupt in Bahrain as anniversary draws near
Bahrain police on Saturday announced it launched an investigation after they received a case of a child sustaining facial injuries following an unprovoked attack on security forces.
15 people killed, 127 injured in hotel fire in western Saudi city
At least 15 people were killed and 127 others injured on Saturday as a fire hit a hotel in western Saudi City Medina, Saudi official news agency reported.