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…
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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…
Commentary: Iran deal collapse would endanger U.S. in Iraq
May 12 is more than the deadline for Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement. It’s also the day that Iraqis are due…
Israel Will ‘Eliminate’ Assad if He Continues to Let Iran Operate From Syria, Minister Warns
Israel will “eliminate” Syrian President Bashar Assad if he continues to let Iran operate from Syria, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said Monday. Steinitz told Israeli news site ynet that Assad needs…
Saudi King orders protection of whistleblowers who report corruption
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered the provision of adequate protection to every employee who submits a complaint against financial and administrative corruption practices to…
Arab coalition strike hits presidential office in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital
An air strike targeted the office of the presidency in Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sanaa on Monday. The strike came hours after Saudi Arabia’s air defenses…