2018, a crucial year for Turkey
After a year of the trauma created by the July 15 bloody coup attempt, Turkey spent 2017 healing its wounds and reformatting its state system….
On Iran, Trump Administration Encourages Support for Protesters
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is lobbying countries world-wide to support Iranians’ right to peaceful protest and is prepared to impose fresh sanctions if Iran’s government cracks…
Azerbaijan Wrestles With Rising Iranian Influence
by Zaur Shiriyev Azerbaijan’s government is growing increasingly concerned about what it sees as growing Iranian manipulation of the country’s Shia Muslim believers. Azerbaijan’s security…
Two US presidents on two Iranian crackdowns
( CNN) When protests erupted in Iran in 2009, then-President Barack Obama reacted cautiously, concerned that a forceful intervention could make America — reviled as the…
2 Killed As Anti-Government Protests Enter Fourth Day In Iran
Two protesters were killed Saturday night as anti-government protests in Iran continued into a fourth day. Demonstrations began on Thursday and thousands have taken to…
UAE users complain of disruptions to Skype
UAE-based users of Skype, the Microsoft-owned phone and video service, are reporting disruptions to service amid reports the application had been blocked by the telecoms…
Turkey, Russia sign deal on supply of S-400 missiles
Turkey and Russia on Friday signed an accord for Moscow to supply Ankara with S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries, Turkish authorities said, finalizing a deal set…
Protests over Iranian government’s handling of economy spread to several cities
Protests over the Iranian government’s handling of the economy spread to several cities Friday, including Tehran, in what appeared to be a sign of unrest….
Thousands take part in Morocco mass protest after coal mine deaths
Thousands of protesters in northeastern Morocco on Wednesday called for “jobs and development” in the fourth day of mass protests since two miners died in…
10,000 Saudis register for Citizen’s Account in two days
Saudi Arabia’s Citizen Account website is accepting requests from ineligible residents who would like to apply for the program, 10,000 of whom have already sent…