Middle East
The legacy of the ‘Islamic State’
January 16, 2018
The legacy of the ‘Islamic State’
The terrorist “Islamic State” (IS) militia is mostly defeated in Syria and Iraq. According to the US military, the jihadis have…
Palestinians meet to respond to Trump’s ‘slap of the century’
January 16, 2018
Palestinians meet to respond to Trump’s ‘slap of the century’
Palestinian leaders met Monday to plan a response to what they see as US President Donald Trump’s attack on their…
Jordan unveils major IMF-guided tax hikes to reduce public debt
January 16, 2018
Jordan unveils major IMF-guided tax hikes to reduce public debt
Jordan’s cabinet announced on Monday a major package of IMF-guided tax hikes it says are crucial to gradually lower record…
At least 20 dead as clashes shut airport in Libyan capital
January 16, 2018
At least 20 dead as clashes shut airport in Libyan capital
Fierce clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least 20 people, shutting the airport, and…
New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus
January 15, 2018
New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus
Syria, Turkey and Russia responded vehemently on Monday to new US-backed plans to set up a 30,000-strong “border force” inside…
Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria
January 15, 2018
Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria
Turkey is enraged about US plans for a Kurdish-led “border force” in Syria — A Turkish attack would further strain relations…
Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm
January 15, 2018
Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm
Violent protests erupted again on Sunday in two areas of the capital Tunis and another town after a relatively calm…
UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight
January 15, 2018
UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight
The United Arab Emirates said on Monday that Qatari fighter jets intercepted an Emirati civilian aircraft during a routine flight…
Israel vows to destroy all Gaza attack tunnels by year end
January 15, 2018
Israel vows to destroy all Gaza attack tunnels by year end
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has announced his country’s strategy to destroy tunnels used to launch attacks on Israeli soil…
Palestinians to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban
January 15, 2018
Palestinians to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban
Palestinians in the West Bank are finally getting high-speed mobile data services, after a yearslong Israeli ban that cost their…