2 pilots killed in Russian helicopter crash in Syria
Russia’s Defense Ministry says one of its helicopters has crashed in Syria, killing both pilots. The ministry said late Monday that the Ka-52 attack helicopter…
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French defense minister says weakening Iran deal would aggravate region
France’s defense minister said weakening the Iran deal would aggravate an eruptive region, as world powers waited to see if U.S. President Donald Trump would…
Some three million British tourists expected in Turkey in 2018: UK envoy
Almost three million British tourists are expected to visit Turkey in 2018, BritishAmbassador to Turkey Dominick Chilcott said on May 7. Visiting Antalya Governor Münir Karaloğlu in his office in Antalya, Chilcott said touristsfrom the United Kingdom would…
Azerbaijan, EU eager to strengthen economic cooperation
By Sara Israfilbayova Economic cooperation between the European Union and Azerbaijan should not be limited to the energy sector. Co-Chairman of the EU-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Cooperation…
Iraqi air force attacks ISIL targets in Syria
The Iraqi air force has attacked ISIL positions in Syria that were reportedly used by the group’s commanders. Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi’s office confirmed the…
French government urges Air France to pursue reforms as strikes bite
Air France must become more competitive or it risks being further outpaced by rivals, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday, piling pressure…
Samar Saleh becomes first Saudi woman to be appointed commercial attaché
Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr. Majed Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi has appointed Samar Bint Mazin Saleh as commercial attaché at the Saudi Commercial Attache’s Office…
US crude oil slips ahead of Trump decision on Iran
US crude oil prices have slipped back after strong gains made as the White House prepared to announce a decision on whether it will withdraw…
Greece: Turkey’s bid to legitimize territory claims is wrong
Turkey’s efforts to legitimize “illegal” claims on Greek sovereign territory are doomed to fail because they’re contrary to international law, Greece’s foreign minister said on May 7. Foreign Minister Nikos…
De-escalation in the Korean Crisis: Implications and Future Effects on Iran and the Middle East
In 1972, the then-U.S. President Richard Nixon visited China, marking a historic strategic and diplomatic overture for the resumption of harmonious relations between the United…