Mediterranean: 2,700 migrants rescued in 13 boats on Wednesday
Around 2,700 migrants were rescued from 13 boats near the coast of Libya on Wednesday, Italy’s coastguard said. A German navy vessel and a search […]
Middle East
Emirates airline to serve Cameroon as of this June
Emirates, the Middle East’s biggest carrier, will open a new route to Cameroon as of this June according to information revealed by the pan-African newspaper, […]
Cairo Strikes Back Isis for Killing Egyptian Christians
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has launched air strikes against sites of Islamic State (Isis) in Libya after the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians. […]
Nigeria: Nigerians being recruited by ISIS
The NOA Director General and Coordinator, National Information Center (NIC), Mr. Mike Omeri has issued a statement warning Nigerians that the Islamic State of Iraq […]
Iran unveils Falagh and Zafar as regional tension rises
Iran is increasing its efforts to boost its defense capabilities as it continues to produce local weapons for its defense forces. In its latest move, […]
Saudi Arabia, France discuss how to confront ISIS
Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz discussed with President François Hollande of France at a closed door meeting means of combating the Islamic State of […]
Iran : Extension of nuclear talks conditional, President Rouhani
The nuclear talks between Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany will miss its July 20 deadline due to unresolved […]
Turkey : Erdoğan as President equals economic reforms
Presidential elections are slated for August 10 in Turkey and there are speculations regarding the candidacy of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Although the Prime […]
Iran-UK agree to reopen embassies
The United Kingdom and Iran have decided to take another step towards reestablishing their diplomatic ties with the reopening of their respective embassies. UK’s embassy […]
Egypt: Suez Canal to be transformed
Consultations are being done by the Suez Canal’s Authority Board with several local investment banks to transform the canal into a much more lucrative venture […]