IMF raises Saudi Arabia’s growth prospects over higher oil prices
The International Monetary Fund on Monday raised its growth projection for the Saudi economy on the back of higher oil prices but retained its estimates…
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Turkey’s preoccupation with Syrian Kurds could spell disaster for US
The US, Britain and France have all strongly criticised the Turkish invasion of northern Syria, but the three countries have so far been unwilling to instruct…
Iraq sets parliamentary elections for May 12
Iraq’s parliament on Monday set May 12 as the date for holding national elections despite calls from the country’s Sunni community to delay the vote…
Where are U.S.-Iran Relations Headed?
Blake Franko President Donald Trump indicated in mid-January that he’s extending sanctions relief to Iran for “the last time” and demanded extensive changes to the…
Moscow rejects schemes to topple Syrian regime, Yemeni FM slams Houthis
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow rejects any schemes to topple the Syrian regime. Commenting on developments in Syria, he noted…
Anti-terror states: Qatar’s provocations undermining security will be confronted
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the four Arab countries combating terrorism; Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain, held a consultative meeting on Monday. This…
Syria offensive: Turkey warns US over Kurdish militia group
Turkey has urged the US to stop backing the Kurdish YPG in Syria, as it steps up an offensive against the militia. A spokesman for…
Syria offensive: Turkish troops ‘capture villages’ in Afrin
Turkish forces have captured a number of villages in north-western Syria, on the third day of an offensive to oust Kurdish fighters, Turkish media report….
Iran may try to loosen Revolutionary Guard’s grip on economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader has ordered the Revolutionary Guard to loosen its hold on the economy, the country’s defense minister says,…
German woman to become first European female executed in Iraq for belonging to Isil
An Iraqi court condemned to death by hanging a German woman after finding her guilty of belonging to the Islamic State jihadist group. She is…