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Photos were shared on social media. On the right, the destruction caused by the Saudi-led coalition bombs that targeted a school bus in Yemen killing dozens of children. On the left, the bomb that was used in the attack. It was sold to Saudi Arabia from the US. (Social Media)

August 27th, 2018 - 01:42 GMT

Isn't it About Time for the USA and UK to Stop Arming Saudi Arabia?

“Stop Arming Saudi” is a viral campaign that has been going viral among Americans and Brits as well. They are demanding their government to stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia, the country that formed a military coalition in Yemen alongside the UAE.

Israel has already used up its annual $3.1 billion in this year's US military aid, and has committed all the aid through 2018, when the current aid package expires.

April 8th, 2014 - 02:03 GMT

American taxpayers, rejoice: Israel has already drained US aid through 2018... on weapons

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March 12th, 2014 - 06:42 GMT

Dubai mother desperate for news from son aboard missing Malaysian flight

As in previous years, importing countries were led by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia,

February 9th, 2014 - 11:38 GMT

Thanks to the Gulf countries, US exports to the Middle East just 'broke record'

The discount of US crude to Brent narrowed on Wednesday to its smallest since mid-October as traders expected the startup of a pipeline from Cushing to refineries on the US.

February 5th, 2014 - 02:07 GMT

American cold season brings global oil prices up to $106

In the latest instance of a Silicon Valley tech company being drawn into the shadowy activities of the National Security Agency, Apple (AAPL) on Tuesday denied any involvement in the spy agency's alleged efforts to hack into and monitor iPhones.

January 1st, 2014 - 03:37 GMT

Apple denies any cooperation with NSA in hacking people's iPhones

Now crude oil production in the United States is expected to rise faster than projected earlier - to a near historic high by 2016.

December 23rd, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

The United States' creeping energy revolution that Middle Eastern oil producers must come to terms with

With supply soon projected to increase, oil output needs to be cut to keep a lid on prices. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

December 22nd, 2013 - 06:32 GMT

Why Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE will all cut oil output

The Iranian parliament has been pushing to improve Tehran's diplomatic ties with US and European states by forging direct relationships with lawmakers in each country. (AFP/File)

December 10th, 2013 - 08:40 GMT

Iran parliament pushes to improve relations with the West

The U.S. National Security Agency wanted to discredit Islamist radicals by spying on their online pornography habits. NSA’s surveillance included six Islamists. [Shutterstock]

November 29th, 2013 - 04:30 GMT

NSA exposes secret online pornography habits to discredit Muslims

Finance Minister Umayya Toukan on Sunday said that the government is set to issue the US-guaranteed eurobonds on international markets on October 28, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

October 21st, 2013 - 11:48 GMT

Jordan to issue US-backed eurobonds next week, more foreign aid to come

Obama speaks on the phonecall to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani in September. Although Iran is known for its conservatism, it's the hardliners within the US who are more likely to sabotage peace between Washington and Tehran. (AFP/File)

October 15th, 2013 - 03:00 GMT

Why Washington's conservatives are the biggest obstacle to peace with Iran

World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim has warned that the US was headed toward peril as politicians failed again to resolve a standoff over the budget and debt ceiling.

October 13th, 2013 - 09:40 GMT

'Global growth subdued' and 'US headed towards to danger', says IMF, World Bank