Middle East
Tillerson urges Iraq, Kurds to resolve conflict through dialogue
October 24, 2017
Tillerson urges Iraq, Kurds to resolve conflict through dialogue
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan region on Monday to resolve their conflict…
Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants
October 24, 2017
Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants
Australia on Tuesday announced the expansion of its security support to the Philippines, which will involve training in urban counter-terrorism,…
Russia: Less than 5 percent of Syria still under IS control
October 24, 2017
Russia: Less than 5 percent of Syria still under IS control
Russia’s defense minister says less than five percent of Syria remains under control of the Islamic State group. At the…
Kurds report Iraq attack south of oil export pipeline, Iraqis say no clashes
October 24, 2017
Kurds report Iraq attack south of oil export pipeline, Iraqis say no clashes
Kurdistan regional authorities accused Iraqi forces of launching an attack on Tuesday towards the Turkish border, where a section of…
UN to vote on extending Syria gas attacks probe
October 24, 2017
UN to vote on extending Syria gas attacks probe
The United Nations Security Council will vote Tuesday on whether to extend an international investigation of chemical weapons attacks in…
Tillerson pays flying visit to Afghanistan to discuss US strategy
October 23, 2017
Tillerson pays flying visit to Afghanistan to discuss US strategy
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday discussed with Afghan leaders the US strategy for ending America’s longest war,…
Iraq PM to visit Turkey on Wednesday, discuss Northern Iraq referendum: Turkish sources
October 23, 2017
Iraq PM to visit Turkey on Wednesday, discuss Northern Iraq referendum: Turkish sources
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will visit Turkey on Wednesday to discuss potential joint steps against northern Iraq’s Kurdish Regional…
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal optimistic about Twitter investment: CNBC
October 23, 2017
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal optimistic about Twitter investment: CNBC
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who owns investment firm Kingdom Holding, said in an interview with CNBC on Monday that…
YPG fighters credit Ocalan with Syria victory
October 23, 2017
YPG fighters credit Ocalan with Syria victory
Fighters with the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia have credited Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan with their victory over Islamic State in…
Germany approves sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel
October 23, 2017
Germany approves sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel
The German government has approved the sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel and will provide financial support for the…