Gulf States
Islamic State Claims Deadly Bombing of Kuwaiti Mosque
At least 25 people have been killed, and the death toll is expected to rise, after an explosion rocked the Shia Al-Sadiq Mosque, Kuwait City, following Friday prayers.
'It Couldn't Be Clearer That They Don't Care': Bahrain's Opposition Leader Gets Four Year Jail Term
A Shia Muslim cleric and head of the al Wefaq Islamic Society, Sheikh Ali Salman was convicted of inciting disobedience and hatred, but acquitted on the charge of seeking to overthrow the monarchy.
Flogging of Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Set To Resume Tomorrow
A spokesperson for the imprisoned activist's family told VICE News they were "devastated," and scared his health problems meant he wouldn't be able to handle another round of lashes.
Conditions Are Not Improving for Qatar's Desperate World Cup Workers
Amnesty International says despite promises made by Qatar, nothing has changed for the country's migrant workers who experience slave-like conditions in the world's wealthiest country.
Bahrain's King Heads to UK Horse Show, While Human Rights Activist Heads Back to Prison For a Tweet
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is skipping the GCC summit in the US to sit beside Queen Elizabeth this weekend, as Nabeel Rajab is going back behind bars as a Bahraini court upheld his conviction.
The White House Is Holding a Gulf Summit — Without Most Gulf Leaders
A string of Gulf monarchs have made their excuses for not attending the upcoming summit in the US, most notably the Saudi leader, who is thought to be angry over the White House's Iran policy.
We Spoke to a North Korean Defector Who Escaped Terrible Working Conditions Overseas
As the UN announced it is looking into the issue, Mr. Kim told VICE News of the inhumane circumstances he experienced in Russia, while the North Korean state was awarded most of his wage.
'This is a Witch Hunt': Saudi Blogger May Go Back on Trial For Apostasy and Face the Death Penalty
Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 public lashes after setting up an online forum where Saudis could discuss religion. He might now face a retrial and execution by beheading.
We Spoke With Two Men the Bahraini Government Just Labeled Terrorists
In a purported move to fight terror, Bahrain has stripped the citizenship of 72 people. Some of them are with the Islamic State — but others are simply pro-democracy advocates.
I Confronted Donald Trump in Dubai
Donald Trump's hair should not be. It sits on his head like a soufflé, both airy and solid, as improbable as any building to which he's given his name.
Egypt's Foreign Aid Isn't Going Anywhere Fast
Even if the West pull out, Saudi Arabia will fill in the gaps.