Tougher Israeli posture in Syria tests Russia-Iran alliance
The Kremlin’s military alliance with Tehran in Syria is showing cracks after fierce Israeli strikes against Iranian forces, testing the limits of the relationship. The…
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Washington insiders call for greater military, nuclear ties with Saudi Arabia
A growing number of Washington insiders encouraging a greater US involvement in Saudi nuclear energy and military fields. Former House majority leader Eric Cantor is…
Spain a bigger surprise than Azerbaijan – Leclerc
Sixth place for Sauber in Baku was a stunning result that earned him the Driver of the Day award, but for Charles Leclerc a solitary…
Iraqi air force destroys Islamic State command centre in Syria – State TV
The Iraqi air force carried out a strike on an Islamic State (IS) position inside Syria, state television reported on Monday citing a military statement….
As votes come in, Iraqi PM’s hold on power looks shaky
Votes are being counted after Iraq’s weekend parliamentary election, and at first glance it appears that Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s coalition lags behind those of two…
Turkey targets French studies ‘due to Quran row and reciprocity’
Turkish universities will no longer admit new students to French language departments, Turkey’s Higher Education Board has ruled, the latest development in the strained ties…
Iraq’s Sadr supporters chant ‘Iran is out’ while celebrating electoral victory
Following reports that Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s list Sairoon (On the Move) is the early front-runner in the national elections, Sadr’s supporters gathered in…
Hamas leader in brief Egypt visit ahead of Gaza protests
The head of Gaza’s rulers Hamas paid a brief visit to Egypt Sunday, a day before major protests are expected in Gaza over Washington’s controversial…
These driverless cars to hit Dubai streets soon
A private company has just sealed a deal that will bring driverless technology to Dubai’s roads soon. Acacus Technologies confirmed that it has been commissioned…
Turkey sets up 11th observation post in Syria’s Idlib
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have set up the 11th observation post in the Idlib province of northern Syria in a bid to monitor an ongoing truce…