Yemeni Foreign Minister Arrives in Moscow at Russia's Invitation

Yemeni Foreign Minister Arrives in Moscow at Russia's Invitation

Yemen's Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriate Affairs, Shae' Al-Zindani, arrived in Moscow on Monday, August 26, at the official invitation of his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to the Yemeni news agency Saba. During the visit, the two ministers are...

Putin's Quran: A Deeper Look at the Russian President's Interest in Islam

Putin's Quran: A Deeper Look at the Russian President's Interest in Islam

A recent video circulating on social media platforms shows Russian President Vladimir Putin presenting a gold-encrusted copy of the Quran to the Nabi Isa Mosque in Chechnya. The footage captures Putin kissing the Quran before gifting it to the newly constructed mosque in Grozny, the Chechen capita...

Russia Backs Down From Arming Houthis: US, Saudi Efforts Cited

Russia Backs Down From Arming Houthis: US, Saudi Efforts Cited

 In a significant development, Russia reportedly backed down from a plan to supply weapons to the Houthi rebels in Yemen last month, following behind-the-scenes efforts by the United States and Saudi Arabia, according to a CNN report. Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Russia h...