Iran becoming ‘nervous’ about warmer Saudi-Iraqi relations, report states
A recent report by The Economist described the beginning of close Saudi-Iraqi ties as making Iran nervous. Following a series of events, including the near opening of…
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Medical Malpractice Suits Rise in Israel, but Is There More Negligence?
Between 2005 and 2015 the number of medical malpractice lawsuits filed in Israel rose 30 percent, and the amounts awarded by courts to plaintiffs doubled….
Iraq plans to reduce oil products imports by 25 percent
Iraq’s oil ministry on Monday said the nation would reduce its petroleum products imports by 25 percent as crude oil refineries are being rehabilitated following…
Iran recovers black box from Turkish plane crash killing 11
TEHRAN, Iran — Investigators on Monday found the “black box” from a Turkish private jet that crashed in an Iranian mountain range on its way…
Syria war: Wounded ‘to be evacuated from Eastern Ghouta’ – rebels
The largest rebel group in Syria’s besieged Eastern Ghouta region says it has agreed with the government’s key ally Russia to evacuate wounded people. Jaysh…
Turkey poised to open a military front in Iraq
Turkish-Iraqi relations had become extremely tense until the decision by Massoud Barzani, former president of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), to hold an independence referendum for Iraqi…
Saudi Crown Prince to visit White House on March 20
US President Donald Trump will host Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 20, the White House said Monday. “The president looks forward…
Saudi transport ministry prepares women to drive cars safely
In preparation to implement Saudi King Salman’s decree allowing women to drive, the Saudi Ministry of Transport invited Saudi Women to its “Safe Driving Environment”…
Iran: OPEC could agree in June to start easing oil output cuts in 2019 – WSJ
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said OPEC could agree in June to begin easing current oil production curbs in 2019, the Wall…
Russia to accelerate delivery of S-400s to Turkey to 2020: Russian presidential aide
Russia will begin implementing the contract on the delivery of S-400 air defense systems with Turkey in early 2020, the presidential aide on military cooperation…