Bashar al-Assad says he has never faced pressure from Russia to step aside
Syrian leader confident in TV interview as US State Secretary arrives in Moscow with proposals for military cooperation. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he has…
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OECD Urges Turkey to Enact Reform
Turkey’s economy is vulnerable to domestic developments and external shocks, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Friday, calling on the Turkish government to…
Azerbaijan is the coolest country you’ve never heard of – PHOTOS
Azerbaijan is one of those destinations that makes you wonder why you didn’t visit sooner. It’s at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Russia and the…
US military may increase presence in Yemen, Iraq
The US military is weighing an increase in its presence in Yemen to better challenge Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, building on momentum against…
Islamic State advised supporters to run over Western ‘disbelievers’ in cars two years before Nice attack
An Islamic State spokesman may have foreshadowed the attack on a French Bastille Day celebration in Nice that killed at least 73 people Thursday. ISIS…
UAE residents with Dh8000 salary consider becoming home owners in Dubai
The launch of affordable housing projects in Dubai is making UAE residents, with salaries of even Dh8,000 a month, consider the option of becoming home…
French Foreign Minister: Russia’s criticism of UN Syria envoy is ‘unfair’
France on Tuesday rejected as “unfair” Moscow’s criticism of the UN envoy on Syria, calling for a ceasefire and lifting the Aleppo siege to allow…
Dubai top among 7 global cities in consumer confidence index
Consumers in Dubai appeared to be more optimistic on the overall state of the economy and job prospects compared to six other leading cities in…
Is Lebanon a Narco-State?
Lebanon has been experiencing several challenges over the last few years. To begin with, the country, known as The Cedar Republic, has been without a…
Why didn’t Khamenei condemn bombings in Saudi Arabia?
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been quick at denouncing terrorist attacks targeting Paris, the Boston Marathon, or 9/11. Nevertheless, Khamenei – who, as…