The Islamic State Is Finished In Iraq And Syria, Iran Declares
Iranian leaders on Tuesday declared the end of the territorial hold of the Islamic State militant group (ISIS). Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made the announcement…
Iraq Supreme Court rules Kurdish referendum unconstitutional
The ruling comes nearly two months after the vote, in which 92% of Iraqi Kurds supported secession. Following the ballot, Iraq’s government seized disputed territory,…
Syria military operation ‘wrapping up’, Putin tells Assad in Russia talks
Vladimir Putin has hosted Bashar al-Assad for talks during which the two presidents agreed the focus in the Syrian conflict was switching from military operations to the…
UAE ‘has clear vision’ on economic diversification
Dubai: The UAE has a clear and comprehensive vision to diversify its economy and achieve an optimal balance between its various sectors to ensure sustainability…
Israel has held secret talks with Saudi Arabia over Iran threat, says minister
An Israeli cabinet minister said on Sunday that Israel has had covert contacts with Saudi Arabia amid common concerns over Iran, a first disclosure by a senior official from either…
It’s not the Saudis destroying Lebanon — it’s Iran
If you read media coverage of the latest crisis in Lebanon, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s all pretty simple: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
Lavrov: Russia, Azerbaijan – strategic partners
Russia and Azerbaijan are strategic partners, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressing a meeting at the ADA University in Baku. “This year is special…
Women’s rights are under threat in Iraq
Earlier this month, Iraq’s parliament received amendments to its constitution that — if approved — will fundamentally change Iraqi women’s legal rights. The amendments include…
Turkey, Russia and Iran meet to discuss Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host his Iranian and Turkish counterparts at his official residence in the coastal city of Sochi to discuss the Syrian conflict….
Dubai seeks French investments in AI, smart solutions
Dubai is looking to expand its cooperation with French firms in the field of blockchain, artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies, said a senior official…