British Prime Minister Theresa May met Jordan’s King Abdallah at the start of a three-day trip to the kingdom and Saudi Arabia focused on security and post-Brexit trade efforts.
In Jordan, May was expected to announce that British military trainers will be sent to help the country’s air force fight Daesh.
She will visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and WednesdayRead more
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter expressed confidence Thursday that under the Trump administration the US will remain central to the international coalition fighting Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
“While I cannot speak for the next administration, I am confident that based on the results we are seeing and the strength of our coalition, the United States and its military willRead more
The Special Criminal Court in Riyadh jailed Sunday two Saudis, one for supporting Daesh and accusing someone of atheism on Twitter, and the other for posting tweets against the state.
The first accused was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, while the other received a year sentence.
The court issued its preliminary verdict of three and aRead more