Iraq steps up anti-Daesh coordination with Iran, Syria, Russia Iraq welcomed the creation of the new intelligence cell as a chance to help harmonise efforts in the fight against the Daesh group.
US support for Syrian rebels illegal, Putin says ahead of Obama meeting The Russian president says Syrian President Bashar Al Assad deserved international support as he was fighting terrorist organisations.
Death toll of Indians in Haj stampede rises to 29 Haj Consulate in Jeddah identified the deceased as Mansurul Haque (Jharkhand), Anvar Janha (UP), F A Muneer Veetil, Amina Beevi, Abdul Rahiman Asarithodi, P V Kunhimon and Moiuddin Abdul Kader (all from Kerala).
US ties better but still a long road to travel, says Rohani The Iranian president isn't sure about meeting Obama at UN.
Iraq's stalemate in Ramadi raises doubts about US strategy The Ramadi standoff drags on even as the US prepares to makeover its approach to countering Daesh in Syria.
20 Yemen rebels killed as loyalists press offensive Twelve other rebels were captured in the operation launched on the northwestern edge of Marib province.
EU, Iran discuss push for peace in Syria EU diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined the need to bring the war in Syria to an end.
Saudi colonel killed in gunbattle on Yemen border Colonel Hassan Ghasoum Ageeli and a deputy sergeant died and four other guards were wounded.
