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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has released a strongly worded statement denouncing Nuri al-Maliki, former Iraqi Prime Minister, for his recent remarks against Saudi Arabia. In an interview earlier this month with an Iraqi satellite channel Nuri al-Maliki, who Read more
Speaking Sunday about the terrorist bombing that targeted the Italian Consulate in Cairo on Saturday, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi promised a studied response to the terrorist attack claimed by IS and hailed Egyptian president al-Sissi for his determination to Read more
Prime Minister Essid announced that part of the measures to be undertaken by the government to curb terrorism and extremist attacks in Tunisia will be the building of a 160 kilometer-long wall along Tunisia-Libya border. He said Tunisia cannot count Read more
Israel held a memorial service for its soldiers and citizens who lost their lives during last year’s 50-day summer war known in Jewish state as Operation Protective Edge. President Rivlin and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the ceremony as they both Read more
The meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council ended in Riyadh with a statement dwelling on all the issues confronting the Middle East and North Africa. The six-member body also criticized some countries for their actions against the Read more
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have re-affirmed their coordination and determination in the fight against terrorism and their firm position against Iran’s influence in the region, and in Yemen in particular. The stand was reaffirmed at a joint press conference held Read more
The summit between the member states of the GCC and the U.S held under the framework of consultations focused on regional security challenges and multilateral relations ended without any firm decision but with declarations announcing the position of the GCC Read more
Russia has lifted the delivery ban on S-300 missile air defense systems to Iran and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the voluntary and unilateral ban imposed by Moscow was no longer necessary after being introduced by former President Dmitry Medvedev Read more
King Abdullah’s visit to Egypt has ended with both states hoping to reinforce their bilateral cooperation. High on the agenda was terrorism and security related issues. A plan to build a natural gas pipeline from Iraq to Jordan that will Read more
France has announced that allegations surrounding Qatar and its financial support to terrorist groups are false after thorough investigations by its intelligence services. Pressure increased on Qatar and the French government in the aftermath of the Paris attacks as opposition Read more