Merkel: EU to cut aid to Turkey over democratic backsliding
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said early Friday that European Union leaders have agreed to reduce financial assistance for helping Turkey get ready for possible EU…
Dubai Culture raises awareness of UAE Heritage
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, has highlighted its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the UAE’s growing heritage scene by taking part in…
For Israel, concern over Iran leads to better ties with Arab states
JERUSALEM: Israel has been promoting the idea that its ties with Arab countries are improving, and some experts say there are signs that shared concerns…
Security forces reportedly bar Iran’s popular ex-president from leaving his home
ISTANBUL — Iranian security forces prevented former president and opposition figure Mohammad Khatami from leaving his Tehran home late Wednesday, local media reported. It was…
Kurds fearful and angry after Iraqi forces take Kirkuk
As the sun lowers over Kirkuk, crowds of young Arabs and Turkmen take to the streets waving Iraqi flags, dancing and honking car horns in…
In Oil-Producing Iran, Renewables Are Booming
OSLO — Renewable energy is booming in Iran, where installed capacity is expected to grow at least sevenfold over the next five years, despite U.S….
Turkey: No difference between Boko Haram, Daesh, FETO
ANKARA Turkey’s president said on Thursday that he sees no difference between terrorists groups such as Daesh, the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) — the group…
Enjoy lower gold prices in Dubai this Diwali
Gold prices touched the lowest in more than one week on Thursday, as the dollar stood firm on rising US Treasury yields, with investors focusing…
Is ISIS defeated in Iraq and Syria?
The Islamic State, a day after being ousted from its defacto capital of Raqqa, is losing its foothold in the two nations where it established…
The Danger Of Iran On A Collision Course With Israel Over Syria
Wednesday’s statement by the Iranian military’s chief of staff, Maj.-Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, that it is “not acceptable for the Zionist regime to violate Syria any…