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, […]
Middle East
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 […]
Syria : Brahimi steps down undisappointed
The secretary General of the United Nations has announced that Lakhdar Brahimi will be stepping down from his post at the end of the month. […]
Syria: Rebels leave Homs for Assad
Rebels have departed from the town of Homs as part of a deal with the government in Damascus. Government forces will take control of the […]
Mideast and Africa top Foreign Development Investment growth
It is expected that the Middle East and Africa will achieve strong growth of at least 10% in inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) per annum […]
Palestinians Seek Recognition of 15 UN bodies, Step towards Statehood
Palestinian authority is seeking to gain membership and recognition of 15 UN bodies and conventions paving the way for statehood. The new Palestinian UN bid […]