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The presidential race in Israel has kicked off after the announcement by the Speaker of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, that the successor of President Shimon Peres will be elected next month. Peres was elected as president in 2007 and will Read more
Iraq host thousands of members of the People’s Mujahedeen Organization of Iran (PMOI) since in the 1980’s but calls have emerged from Tehran for them to be extradited. PMOI is considered to be a band of “criminals” by the Iran’s Read more
The negotiations between Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany could take another turn during their next rendezvous because of Tehran’s intention to develop ballistic missiles. The claims were stated in a UN confidential report Read more
Expenditure in the Middle East and North Africa with regards to beauty and personal care has been on the rise according to figures presented by Euromonitor International. The market is worth billions of dollars and it is expected to continue Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has revealed that they have “sent an invitation to the [Iranian] foreign minister, but this intention to visit has not become a fact.” Iran and Saudi Arabia have always been accusing each other Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi has stated that the Kingdom is willing to provide the international market with oil whenever there is shortage. He made these remarks at the sidelines of a conference he is attending in South Korea. Read more
Iran has announced that it has copied the US drone that it brought down over its territory and test flight will soon be held. The drone known as US RQ-170 Sentinel was brought down in an electrical warfare while the Read more
Prime Minster Netanyahu has stressed on the necessity of preventing “the renewed threat of mass destruction by a radical regime” in Iran after a meeting with U.S officials. He also met with National Security Adviser, Susan Rice, who gave assurances Read more
Some Lebanese lawmakers are staying away from parliament on days scheduled to elect a president as the actual President Michel Sleiman’s six-year term in office is set to expire on May 25. The ongoing absenteeism has forced Speaker Nabih Berrito Read more
Kuwait has received a warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that its economy is very vulnerable due to its heavy dependence on oil exports. The government has been asked to “contain current expenditures” to avoid any immediate shocks if Read more