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July 11, 2019

France admits ownership of missiles used by Haftar forces

The French Defence Ministry said that the Javelin anti-tank missiles obtained by Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) forces, were “supposed to be used by a French anti-terrorism unit...

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July 11, 2019

Iran continues to reduce nuclear commitments and keeps diplomacy way open

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, said, Wednesday, that Iran will continue to gradually reduce its nuclear commitments explaining that this is now Iran’s strategy....

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July 10, 2019

New US ambassador to Turkey arrives in Ankara

The newly appointed US Ambassador to Turkey, David Satterfield, arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, Anadolu reports. “We’re pleased to announce that US Ambassador-Designate to Turkey, David M. Satterfield, arrived...

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July 10, 2019

Most US veterans say Iraq, Afghan wars not worth costs

A majority of US veterans dispute whether the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were worth the toll they took, a new survey released Wednesday indicated, Anadolu reports. Nearly two-thirds, or...

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July 10, 2019

10 artists hit by human rights criticism over concerts

US rapper Nicki Minaj this week pulled out of a planned concert in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex acts attract the death penalty, after critics said it clashed with her...

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July 10, 2019

New Kurdish PM says priority is stronger Baghdad ties, rather than independence

Two years after a failed independence bid plunged Iraq’s Kurdistan Region into months of instability, the new regional prime minister said his priority was strengthening ties with Baghdad, signalling...

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July 10, 2019

Algeria’s ex-industry minister detained over alleged graft -state TV

Algeria’s supreme court on Wednesday placed former industry minister Youcef Yousfi in custody over alleged corruption, state television reported, Reuters reports. Yousfi became the latest senior official to be...

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July 10, 2019

New chemical weapons team to launch first Syria investigations

A new team established by the global chemical weapons watchdog to attribute blame for the use of banned munitions in Syria will investigate nine alleged attacks during the country’s...

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July 10, 2019

Egypt opens new international airport for trial period

Egypt has opened a new international airport on a one-month trial basis to service the city which will become the country’s new capital from mid-2020, Reuters reports. The Capital...

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July 10, 2019

Germany: Mosque attackers must be held accountable

Germany’s Turkish-Muslim community called on authorities on Wednesday to take stronger action against far-right extremists, amid growing number of threats and attacks targeting mosques and community institutions, Anadolu reports....

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