New US sanctions target aircraft used by Iran’s Rouhani
The United States has imposed new sanctions against an airline company, which routinely transports Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. In a statement on Thursday, the US Department…
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Azerbaijan – a leading supplier of agricultural products to Russia
Azerbaijan is one of the leading suppliers of agricultural products to Russia, Andrei Vorobyov, governor of the Moscow region of Russia, told the “Russia for…
Syria’s army is on a path to victory after ousting rebels from Damascus
After seven years of war, Syrian government forces have taken full control of the area around their capital, Damascus, freeing up an overstretched military to move against the…
Cyclone Mekunu to make landfall in Saudi Arabia after lashing Oman
Cyclone Mekunu will make landfall in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening after lashing neighboring Oman. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection said the…
US Senate bill would bar Turkey from buying F-35 jets
A US Senate committee passed its version of a $716 billion defence policy bill late on Thursday, including a measure to prevent Turkey from purchasing…
Yemen’s new foreign minister: Houthis accept UN-backed peace process
In his first interview following his appointment as Yemen’s foreign minister, Khalid Hussein al-Yamani told Al Arabiya that the Houthi militias are in a difficult…
U.S. warns Syria of ‘firm’ measures for ceasefire violations
The United States warned Syria on Friday it would take “firm and appropriate measures” in response to ceasefire violations, saying it was concerned about reports…
Operation Roundup Targets ISIS Remnants in Iraq, Syria
On May 1, the Syrian Democratic Forces announced the resumption of major offensive operations in the middle Euphrates River valley, officials said. Since then, they…
Saudi air defenses intercept new Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran
Saudi air defenses on Friday intercepted a ballistic missile over the southern city of Najran at 12:39 am after it was fired from Houthi-held territory…
Azerbaijan GP organisers ask Liberty for reduced F1 deal from 2021
Azerbaijan Grand Prix organisers have asked Formula 1 for a reduction in the race sanctioning fee it pays from 2021 onwards. The event currently pays…