Syria’s civil war: Russian chopper shot down in Idlib
A Russian military helicopter with five people on board was shot down Monday over the Syrian province of Idlib, the Russian defence ministry said. “A…
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Council of Europe head to visit Turkey
The chief of the Council of Europe arrive in Turkey on Wednesday for meetings with officials and opposition leaders, the council said Sunday. Secretary General…
HSBC Bank Oman posts 52 per cent growth in profit
HSBC Bank Oman achieved a net profit of OMR7.9 million for the first half of 2016, representing a 51.9 per cent increase compared to OMR5.2…
Iraq minister says IS leaders, families flee Mosul
Iraq’s Defence Minister Khalid al-Obeidi has said that Islamic State group leaders and their families have sold their belongings and fled Mosul as Iraqi forces…
Yemen’s exiled government accepts UN peace proposal
Yemen’s exiled government says it has accepted a peace deal proposed by the UN that calls on Houthi rebels – who control large swaths of…
How safe is your holiday? Popular destinations including Turkey, Egypt and France examined as ISIS threaten UK ships
Million of Brits are flocking to UK airports this summer in search of dream holidays abroad. While many will head to different countries in Europe,…
Iran Deepens Political, Religious Split in South America
Lima- Peruvian media outlets were lately busy with Iran’s political and religious activities in Peru, particularly following a decision taken by some nationals to converted…
Four babies killed in attack on Aleppo’s ‘last children’s hospital’
Four new-born babies were killed after a recent triple airstrike hit besieged Aleppo’s last children’s hospital. The infant death toll was initially placed at one…
Military “Inzhirlik” base in Turkey locked tonight
At the moment, the base protects the more than seven thousand Turkish military. There are several versions explaining the incident. For example, some Turkish media…
In Pictures: Snow City – the new hot ticket in the Saudi capital
Having to wear ski jackets in Riyadh is unheard of, but a new snow park in the Saudi capital has made them a must despite…