Trump sets ‘red line’ for Tehran amid mounting risks
President Donald Trump's order for airstrikes on a Tehran-backed Iraqi militia group, after resisting retaliating against Iran for months, sent a clear message Sunday...
Qatar Chamber: A brief overview of its efforts and policies in 2019
At the end of 2019, Qatar is a completely different country from what it was in the first three months. The tiny gas-rich country...
US carries out strikes against pro-Iran outfit in Iraq and Syria in defiance of UN Charter’s clause on Sovereignty; 25 killed, 55 wounded
The US has conducted air strikes at 5 facilities allegedly tied to a pro-Iran militant group in Iraq, killing at least 25 fighters, Iraqi security...
Saudi dilemma: how to police the public amidst a modernisation drive
Saudi Arabia has arrested more than 200 people for violating "public decency" -- including by wearing immodest clothing -- and "harassment", police said, in...
New triangle of naval power combatting US allies in Middle East
Iran, China and Russia started four days of joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman on Friday, the commander...
Historic Turk-Soviet conflict in Eastern Mediterranean: Libya pays price
Opinion | Libya’s call seeking military assistance from Turkey and the latter’s prompt announcement on Thursday of its readiness to meet the request as early as next...
Qatar Airways: Qatar’s dark horse against the crippling blockade
According to latest reports, Qatar Airways will be expanding its A350-1000 service in the U.S. to include flights to and from Los Angeles International...
Winter-hit Syrians turn to pistachio shells for heat
Abu Walid emptied a container of pistachio shells into the top of a heater in his living room in violence-plagued northwest Syria, where millions...
Iran: Combatting unrest with silence and internet blackouts
A wave of internet outages was imposed in Iran Wednesday, ILNA news agency reported, a day before commemorations called for on social media for...
Israel’s Netanyahu faces party leadership challenge
Israel's embattled premier Benjamin Netanyahu faces off against longtime rival Gideon Saar in a Likud party leadership contest Thursday that could threaten his grip...
Saudi Arabia willing to engage Qatar, UAE still resists
The unilateral blockade imposed on Qatar by GCC countries is seemingly eroding the existing Saudi Arabia-led alliance. Saudi Arabia, on one hand, is giving...
Iran and India agree to speed up port project, amidst looming legal and security concerns
Tehran and Delhi have agreed to accelerate the development of an important Iranian port, India's foreign minister said during a visit to the sanctions-hit...