Qatar Paid $26bn To Host World Cup – Report

The total included legitimate trade deals in the course of lobbying in the run up to the 2010 vote for the tournament, the UK’s Mail on Sunday said.

Iran Summons Saudi Diplomat Over Plane Interception In Yemen

ISNA said two Iranian cargo planes carrying food and medicine to Yemen had been forced by Saudi jets to leave Yemeni airspace.

Kuwait Deports Political Activist To Saudi Arabia

Saad al-Ajmi, spokesman for the Popular Action Movement (PAM) was reportedly deported.

Former Yemeni President Calls For Political Dialogue To End War

Saleh said he was ready to reconcile with all parties that have opposed him since 2011 “for the interest of the nation”.

Saudi-led Coalition Launches Air Strikes Throughout Yemen – Residents

Most of the raids hit Houthi vehicles and gatherings on battlefields in six central and southern provinces.

Yemen Rivals Battle On Despite Declared End To Saudi Raids

Hours after Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a halt to airstrikes in Yemen, Houthi fighters captured an army brigade base in Taiz.

White House Says ‘Job Is Not Done’ In Yemen

A US government spokesperson acknowledged problems remain in the country.

Yemen’s Saleh Hails End To Saudi-led Strikes, Seeks New Dialogue

“We hope that everybody will return to dialogue to solve and treat all the issues,” Saleh said on social media.

Iran Calls For Yemen Talks, Says Long-term Peace Possible

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said sustainable peace can prevail if military intervention is ceased and conditions are met for talks.

Fighters In Southern Yemen Say Will Continue Fight

The announcement came despite Saudi Arabia saying it would end air strikes.

Saudi Ends Air Campaign In Yemen, Seeks Political Solution

Iran, which has supported its fellow Shi’ite Houthis, welcomed the ceasefire.

Egypt Court Sentences Mursi To 20 Years In Prison -State TV

It was the first ruling against Muslim Brotherhood leader Mursi since the army toppled him in 2013 after mass protests against his rule.

Obama, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Discuss Need For Military Equipment

Obama and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan “reaffirmed their mutual commitment to close defense and security cooperation”.

Saudi Border Guard Killed In Yemen – Interior Ministry

Several members of Saudi Arabia’s forces have been killed since the country began its air strikes.

Egypt Sentences 22 Members Of Brotherhood To Death

All men who were sentenced were charged with carrying out an attack on a police station in the town of Kerdasa.

Saudi Arabia On Alert Over Possible Oil Or Mall Attack

An interior ministry spokesperson said that all information has been passed on to the security forces, who are on alert.

Aid Agency Oxfam Condemns Saudi Air Strike In Yemen

The agency said that the air strikes hit one of the buildings housing aid supplies in an area held by Houthi rebels.

Yemen’s Houthi Leader Accuses Saudi Arabia Of Seeking To Invade

Saudi Arabia’s goal is “the invasion of this country, its occupation and placing this country again under its feet and hegemony”, Abdel-Malek al-Houthi said.

Obama Calls Saudi King Salman To Discuss Yemen -White House

Obama and King Salman also reportedly agreed that a negotiated political solution was necessary to achieving lasting stability in Yemen.

Obama To Meet With GCC Leaders In May

The summit will be an opportunity for Obama to discuss concerns about the deal reached with Iran and the military campaign in Yemen by the Gulf countries.

New Yemen VP Says He Hopes To Avert Saudi Invasion

President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi named Bahah, a former prime minister and diplomat, as his deputy this week in an attempt to widen support for his government.

Yemeni VP Hopes Arab Coalition Will Not Deploy Ground Forces

Bahah also called on the armed forces to support the “legitimate” government in exile.

UN Yemen Envoy To Step Down, May Be Replaced By Mauritanian -Source

Jamal Benomar had recently irked Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations for his handling of so far unsuccessful peace talks between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government.

Yemen War Puts 2015 Crop At Risk, Food Stocks Shrink -UN Agency

With most people living off the land and about 90 per cent of Yemen’s water resources used in agriculture, Yemenis are especially vulnerable when conflicts disrupt farm production.

Saudi Begins Investigation Of Officers Accused Of Molesting Iranian Pilgrims

The guards are accused of allegedly sexually assaulting two teenage boys while conducting a security search in Jeddah airport.

UAE Court: Reem Island Suspect’s Mental Health To Be Examined

The ruling comes as the accused Alaa Bader Abdullah told the court in a previous hearing that she was not mentally stable and had suffered from hallucinations.

Egypt And Saudi Arabia Discuss Manoeuvres As Yemen Battles Rage

The statement from the Egyptian presidency appeared to be a sign that the Arab coalition may carry through on threats to eventually launch a ground intervention.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince To Meet Obama At White House Next Week

The National Security Council said the meeting is scheduled for next Monday.

Iran’s Zarif Lays Out Four-Point Plan To Solve Yemen Conflict

Iran proposed a ceasefire, humanitarian assistance, an intra-Yemeni dialogue, and a broad-based government to end the conflict.

Pakistan PM To Intensify Diplomatic Efforts To Solve Yemen Conflict

The country has faced the ire of its Gulf allies after refusing to lend military support to Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen.