Iraq: Baghdad slams Turkey for violating sovereignty after Defense Minister visited military base in northern Iraq

The Iraqi foreign ministry Monday summoned the Chargé d’Affaires to the Turkish embassy in Baghdad, to protest against a visit by Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar to a military base in northern Iraq, Alquds newspaper reports. The ministry in a Read more

Morocco-Israel relationship will bring long-term benefits for both countries, says US Secretary Antony Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has welcomed the resumption of relations between Morocco and Israel and outlined that the Morocco-Israel relationship will bring long-term benefits for both countries. The Secretary “welcomed Morocco’s steps to improve relations with Israel Read more

UAE commences logistical support to France’s military operation in Sahel region

United Arab Emirates, UAE, Monday said it has begun its logistical flights to support the France-led international alliance’s efforts in “combating terrorism along the African Sahel region.” The defense ministry of the Gulf country, Middle East Monitor (MEMO) noted, said Read more