U.S. Joint Chiefs doubt Iraq army can rebuild in time to defeat ISIL
WASHINGTON — The United States has assessed that Iraq needs to rebuild its entire army to regain control over the north. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions by Russia and West recalls Cold War
A diplomatic war between Moscow and the West has flared up, the old fashioned Cold War way. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israeli intelligence agencies clash over failure to predict Hamas War
TEL AVIV — Before being told last week to settle their differences out of the public eye, Israel’s top intelligence agencies had erupted into an open feud over responsibility (more…)
Report: West lacks information needed to verify Iran nuke accord
LONDON — Iran could exploit inadequate safeguards to violate any nuclear agreement with the West, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
New Sinai militia claims attack on Army, proclaims ISIL affiliation
CAIRO — A new Islamic rebel group has emerged in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Report: Qatar conducting secret diplomacy for U.S. in war on ISIL
AMMAN — Qatar, prodded by the United States, has sought to mediate a resolution of the civil war in Syria, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
China gears up to market its jet fighters and UAVs to Gulf states
LONDON — China is preparing to market its latest fighter-jets to the Middle East. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Turkey threatened by vastly-improved Syrian air defense system
ANKARA — Syria was said to continue to harass Turkish military aircraft on missions along their joint border. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Russia gives France ultimatum on delivering Mistral copter carrier
France must deliver the first Mistral helicopter carrier to Russia by the end of November as scheduled or face devastating financial consequences, the Kremlin said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)