US: Former ambassador to Turkey appointed as Syria rep
Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey was named U.S. special representative to Syria on Friday. After being sworn in by Secretary of State Mike…
Israel reopens Al Aqsa mosque after closure
Israeli authorities early Saturday reopened East Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al Aqsa mosque compound after a one-day closure. In a statement, Jerusalem’s Jordan-run religious endowment authority said…
US threatens more action against Turkey unless pastor freed
The US has threatened to impose more economic sanctions on Turkey if it does not free a detained American pastor. Andrew Brunson has been held…
Precious metals rising in price in Azerbaijan Aug. 17
The prices for precious metals have increased in Azerbaijan August 17, according to the data published by the country’s Central Bank. The price of gold…
Afghan rock band struggles to hit right note in Iran
The band gathers in a small carpentry shop on the outskirts of Iran’s capital, with sawdust still in the air but the buzzing of the…
Saudi Arabia contributes $100 mln to Global Coalition fighting ISIS
Saudi Arabia has contributed $100 million to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, more specifically supporting stabilization projects in areas liberated from the terrorist group…
Besiktas advance to Europa League group stage playoffs
Besiktas advanced to the Europa League group stage playoffs after eliminating LASK Linz of Austria on away goals. LASK Linz defeated Besiktas 2-1 in the…
US threatens more Turkey sanctions if pastor not freed
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Thursday said that the United States would levy more sanctions on the troubled Turkish economy if Ankara does not release…
Turkey: Channels of currency speculation shut down
“Turkey totally eliminated the environment that led to speculation on Turkish lira,” Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said Thursday. “Channels of currency speculation and perception…
Israeli Defense Minister and Qatari envoy met secretly to discuss Gaza
Israeli Channel 10 TV revealed that a secret meeting between Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman and Qatar’s envoy to Palestine Mohamad al-Ammadi took place in…