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The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that the ongoing war in Syria which has forced around half of the country’s population to flee has claimed more than 180,000 lives. The three year old war started as an anti-government Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined his political policies in the Middle East after the militants fighting under the banner of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) continue to control more territories in Iraq prompting them Read more
Saudi Arabia and Jordan have renewed their desire to further increase the economic cooperation between them. Their respective delegations will be meeting at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) to discuss means of reinforcing the economic cooperation and Read more
Amman and Damascus are engaged in a diplomatic tussle after accusations that the Syrian Ambassador in Jordan repeatedly insulted the country. Both countries have decided to send the head of the missions by issuing a persona non grata. Jordan has Read more
The Jordanian ambassador to Tripoli, Fawaz Aitan, has been kidnapped by gunmen in an armed attack against the diplomat’s convoy. The ambassador driver and one his bodyguards suffered gunshot wounds during the assault. The abduction comes two days after interim Read more
Qatar’s busiest route connecting its major business centers to the international market is being threatened by closure. Most of all goods entering the country come through Abu Samra, the only border not bounded by water. Threats to block the route Read more
The Syrian conflict is forcing Lebanon to break unwanted records and increases pressure on Lebanese resources due to the ongoing war between government forces and rebels. Battles have forced the civilians to flee their homes. The United Nations Refugee agency Read more
New Syrian airlines will be launched shortly as the Syrian flag carrier has grounded its planes when it was unable to purchase new parts for its fleet due to international sanctions. The new commercial airline will take off despite ongoing Read more
The killing of Jordanian magistrate of Palestinian decent Raed Zueter by Israeli soldiers at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan has fuelled anti-Israeli sentiments. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has released a statement citing that “Israel regrets” its Read more
In talks being held with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia is trying to get hold of Pakistani made weapons for Syrian rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad after the failure of Geneva peace talks according to a source close to officials Read more