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The border between Iraqi Kurdistan and Kurdish controlled areas, often closed for security or technical reasons, was closed on Wednesday afternoon by Iraqi authorities which gave no formal explanation for the move. The crossing point is located between Fishkhabur in Read more
Prime Minister Khalifa Ghwell of the Tripoli-based government warned the Tunisia-based Government of National Accord (GNA) formed under the U.N-backed Libya Political Agreement not to attempt entering Tripoli as a “government” because they would be arrested. He said they could Read more
The outlook for Saudi Arabia’s banks have changed to negative from stable by credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service, because bad loans are expected to rise over the next 12 to 18 months due to low oil prices and a Read more
Kuwait’s acting Finance minister Anas Khalid Al Saleh announced that the cabinet has agreed on a string of reforms by approving the introduction of a proposed 10% corporate tax on profits and privatizing some government services and facilities amongst them Read more
Morocco has raised the tone in responding to the United Nations Secretary General’s provocative remarks and behavior, decided a number of “immediate measures” and threatened to stop all cooperation with MINURSO, the UN mission supervising the cease-fire in the Sahara. Read more
President Vladimir Putin and King Mohammed VI, who is on an official visit to Russia, held Tuesday in Moscow, talks that centered on pressing issues of bilateral relations, but also on topical international and regional issues, with focus on the Read more
As the Syrian peace talks were just resuming in Geneva Monday, Russia unexpectedly announced that it would be pulling out the “bulk” of its troops from the war-torn country. Both Damascus and the Kremlin announced that the decision was made Read more
The Islamic State group did a surprising corny move by withdrawing from the towns of Hit, Kubaysa and Rutba in western Iraq on Sunday only to return on Monday with reinforced artillery to Rutba. Top Iraqi security spokesman, Yahya Rasool, Read more
Egypt’s Foreign Minister was expected Tuesday in the Russian capital Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on security issues, nuclear plant and pledge for the return of Russian flights. In the wake of a Russian passenger jet Read more
The historic visit King Mohammed VI is paying to the Russian Federation starting Sunday ushers in a new era of cooperation between the two countries looking forward toward building a common future. During this landmark visit, which takes place in Read more