Syria crisis enters new danger zone
As Syria’s war grinds along in its seventh year of fighting, the conflict is entering an ominous new phase as President Bashar Assad’s forces step…
Envoy: Azerbaijan has tangible results in non-oil sector development
Azerbaijan has achieved significant results in development of the non-oil sector over the recent years, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Azerbaijan Vitezslav Pivonka told…
Iraqi civilians probably killed in UK airstrikes on Iraq, says source
Several Iraqi civilians are believed to have been killed as a result of air strikes launched by the UK’s Royal Air Force on Iraq, a…
Iran arrests British Council employee as she visits home country
A London-based British Council employee has been arrested during a family visit to Iran, as the authorities in the country step up targeting people with ties…
Iran, Turkey and Russia hope they’re all on same page
Thoughts about loyalty, commitment and honesty seem to be pricking the minds of officials involved in Syria peace talks: Turkey’s (few) shared sensibilities with the…
Sawiris buys gold worth half his $5.7 bln fortune … Is there a crisis ahead?
A growing number of major investors have begun looking into the difficult market conditions and are sending unreassuringly signals about the market performance, most recently…
Central Bank of Iraq Auctions $164,447,400 on 02 May 2018
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) currency auction on May 2 registered $164,447,400 in sales, a -5.69% volume decline from the US $174,367,874 sold by…
Over 60 kg of heroin seized in eastern Turkey
More than 60 kilograms (132 pounds) of heroin have been seized during anti-drug operation in Turkey’s eastern province of Van, local police said on Wednesday….
Missile threats won’t spook Saudi Arabia’s economy, finance minister says
Saudi finance minister: Not worried about the impact of geopolitical issues 3 Hours Ago | 01:51 Saudi Arabia’s economy is unfazed by geopolitical turmoil in the region,…
Iran, Like Russia Before It, Tries to Block Telegram App
Iran blocked Telegram, the most popular messaging app in the country, on Tuesday, claiming the service used by 40 million Iranians endangers national security. It…