Israel Freezes Postal Service to Gaza Over Alleged Weapons Smuggling
Israeli authorities have frozen mail services to the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing. “Israel is halting mail service to the Gaza Strip in light…
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Expo 2020 Dubai: experience, training and skills development for young people from across the UAE
The final selection process is underway for the Expo 2020 Dubai Apprenticeship Programme, a pioneering nine-month scheme that will offer valuable hands-on experience, vocational training…
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…
Ali Scotten: Washington will have to address the global threats posed by the Syrian crisis and the Islamic State
There is increasing talk about US strategic interests shifting towards the South-East Asia region, and the Middle East—particularly the Gulf region—becoming a lower priority for…
Iran Got Rid of Its Nukes. Can America Get Rid of Its Sanctions?
On the day the Iran nuclear deal was signed a year ago, the New York Times editorialized that it was “potentially one of the most consequential…
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…
Tehran protests Egypt MPs’ presence at Iranian opposition massive rally in Paris
Iran has summoned Egypt’s top envoy in Tehran to “strongly protest” against the attendance of Egyptian lawmakers at an annual rally of an exiled opposition…
Iran is concerned about the negotiations on Karabakh
“According to diplomatic sources, at this stage, Iran is very concerned about the ongoing Karabakh negotiations. It is known that after the April war, unprecedented…
Malaysia rejects Middle East tourist visa proposal
Malaysia’s government has quashed a proposal by its National Security Council (NSC) to impose visa restrictions on Middle Eastern tourists, as a way to curb…
Syria’s Assad says Moscow ‘never’ spoke of departure
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview released Thursday that his Russian ally has “never” discussed a political transition with him, despite international support…