Egypt’s Sisi vows to secure Gulf states, urges ‘reformed discourse’
ABU DHABI — Egypt has pledged to maintain the security of Gulf Arab states. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Iran turns to China for multi-billion loan to upgrade aging refinery
NICOSIA — Iran has turned to China for a huge loan to modernize its oldest crude oil refinery. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Intel: Syria kept chemical weapons which could transfer to Hizbullah
TEL AVIV — In a significant departure from a year ago, Israel’s intelligence community has determined that Syria was still operating a chemical weapons program. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israel reviewing new, less expensive Iron Beam defense system
TEL AVIV — Israel’s military has been been examining requirements for a laser missile and rocket defense system. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
ISIS demanded $200 million ransom for Japanese hostages
Two Japanese men were shown in an Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) video, hands bound behind their backs, with an armed and masked ISIL terrorist, the infamous (more…)
New oil pipeline to China will bypass Strait of Malaccas
A multi-billion dollar project connecting the Indian Ocean to China is to begin full operation by the end of January, reports China’s state media. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Iran, Qatar follow up on land and sea border security cooperation
NICOSIA — Iran and Qatar have been discussing border security cooperation. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Iran, Russia hold talks on renewal of defense cooperation
NICOSIA — Iran and Russia have renewed their defense dialogue. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Lebanon stops car near Syria, thwarts ISIL suicide campaign
NICOSIA — Lebanon has foiled another Islamic suicide campaign. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)