Tasked with resolving the Gulf dispute, why did Anthony Zinni resign?

A retired four star marine general who served in the Middle East and criticised the Iraq war, Zinni gave up on brokering peace between the estranged gulf allies.

Bahrain civil society group under pressure after Israel visit

The visit sparked angry reactions on social media and by other NGOs in Bahrain, days after US President Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Bahrain suspends independent newspaper for "sowing division"

Bahrain's information ministry says it had decided to bar the publication and stop its circulation "until further notice."

Qatar crisis: latest developments

Led by Saudi Arabia, several states in the Middle East and Africa have severed ties with Qatar since June 5, accusing it of supporting terrorism and Iran.

Flood, mudslides from strong rain in Japan kill at least 7

Towns east of Tokyo that were still recovering from damage caused by Typhoon Hagibis earlier this month were hit by torrential rain that caused dangerous flooding and mudslides.