Rappler's latest stories on Arab states
Riyadh rallies allies against Tehran at Mecca summits
Tehran expresses disappointment that Riyadh plans to level the same 'baseless accusations' at a summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Iran wants 'good' relations with Saudi Arabia, UAE
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country hopes to improve relations with its regional archrival

Why security in the Middle East matters to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia must brace for the effects of Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem and the loss of territory of ISIS in Mosul and Raqqa – both of which may have dire consequences for the region

Qatar says Arab demands 'made to be rejected'
Qatar says it had received the demands on June 22 with just 10 days to meet them which would mean they would have until Sunday to comply However the deadline has not been confirmed

Inequality in education worst in S. Asia, Arab states, Africa
The latest UNDP report shows older generations continue to struggle with illiteracy; younger ones experience difficulty in transitioning from primary to secondary education

Sunni clerics call for jihad in Syria
Influential Sunni clerics from several Arab states call for a holy war against the sectarian regime in Syria