White House denies top U.S. general’s statement on Iraq offensive
The United States, which long warned that the Iraq Army would need years of training, plans a major ground offensive against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant in early (more…)
Iraq deploys Russian anti-tank AT-14 against ISIL strongholds
BAGHDAD — The Iraq Army has begun employing an advanced Russian-origin anti-tank guided missile. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Venezuela’s Madura claims he crushed U.S.-backed coup attempt
President Nicholas Maduro announced on national TV Feb. 12 that his government had crushed a military coup against him and that the U.S. was behind it. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Japan invests heavily in major East Africa port expansion in Kenya
To catch up with China’s increasing influence in Africa, Japan on Feb.13 signed an agreement with Kenya to provide an additional $270 million for the expansion of East Africa’s (more…)
Iran sustains $100 billion in losses due to sanctions, oil prices
NICOSIA — Iran has reported a $100 billion loss from both Western sanctions and the decline in oil prices. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Iran details 4th generation avionics for Saeqeh fighter jets
NICOSIA — Iran has disclosed a plan to modernize its indigenous fighter-jet. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Report: Turkey providing safe haven for Brotherhood, Hamas
WASHINGTON — Turkey has been sheltering the leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood and its Palestinian branch, Hamas, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
EU advances in Jihad tracking but without own intel agency
LONDON — The European Union has advanced in efforts to coordinate the tracking of Islamist fighters to the Middle East. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Pressed by Erdogan, new Saudi king seeks improved Qatar ties
ABU DHABI — Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been exploring the prospect of reconciliation. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)