Turkey’s ever-closer ties with Russia leave US lacking key ally on Syria
As the prospect grows of military confrontation with Russia in the skies over Syria, the US is counting on support from European partners such as France and…
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US told Israel to resolve row with Poland — report
Trump administration officials reportedly asked both Israel’s government and opposition to tamp down criticism of a proposed Polish law that would criminalize blaming Poland for…
Dubai tycoon Al Habtoor bullish over UAE prospects in 2018
Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor believes 2018 will be a much better year for businesses in the UAE after a tough year in the…
Following weeks-long tour, Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Riyadh following his US, UK, France and Spain visits that spanned across several weeks. The crown prince…
Essar Oil settles $2.5 bn Iran oil dues, still owes about $616 mn
NEW DELHI: Essar OilNSE -0.04 % has settled about 2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) in dues to Iran to cover previous oil purchases and still…
Saudi Arabia holds first cycling race for women
Forty-seven women in Saudi Arabia of various ages came together to participate in the kingdom’s first women-only cycling race on Tuesday in the King Abdullah…
Turkey’s running out of time to pick a partner in Syria
Developments unfolding around the alleged chemical attack in Syria’s eastern Ghouta might leave Turkey between a rock and a hard place. Turkey, which had opened up…
Saudi air defense forces intercept missile over Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s air defense forces said that they intercepted a ballistic missile over Riyadh on Wednesday while another scout drone that targeted the border city of…
Israel and Trump are at odds on Syria
America’s traditional Middle Eastern allies—especially Israel and Saudi Arabia—greeted the surprise victory of Donald Trump in 2016 with glee. His main qualification: He seemed to…
Number of Afghan migrants in Turkey rises 400 percent in one year
The number of undocumented Afghan migrants in Turkey rose by 400 percent in one year, according to figures from a Turkish cabinet meeting, daily Habertürk…