Iran’s Khamenei cancels naval mission to the Atlantic near U.S.
NICOSIA — Iran has canceled plans to deploy its navy near the coast of the United States, after weeks of fanfare. Officials said the Teheran regime suspended a mission (more…)
Al Qaida strikes Algerian patrol days after president’s re-election
CAIRO — After months of quiet, Al Qaida has struck hard in Algeria. Security sources said Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb ambushed an Algerian Army patrol east (more…)
U.S. Defense Sec. Hagel establishes dialogues with Egypt’s Sobhi
WASHINGTON — The United States has launched a dialogue with Egypt’s new military chief. The administration of President Barack Obama has initiated contacts with Egypt’s new military chief and (more…)
Turkey’s intelligence oversight proposal seen as power grab
ANKARA — Turkey is examining a framework for parliamentary oversight over the intelligence community. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan was working with his ruling Justice (more…)
Gulf states claim Qatar rift over, struggle to restore security ties
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council, amid a major rift, has sought to preserve its security agreement. GCC foreign ministers were said to have approved a mechanism to (more…)
Jordan to provide paramilitary training to Bahraini cadets
AMMAN — Jordan plans to launch a security training program for the Gulf Cooperation Council. Officials said Jordan would train hundreds of cadets from GCC states in the summer (more…)
Chinese engineers kidnapped and killed in Darfur, Sudan
At least two Chinese engineers were killed by armed assailants in a kidnapping operation on April 18. The incident took place in the war-torn region of Darfur where the (more…)
China Shipbuilding set to deliver three light frigates to Algeria
LONDON — Algeria has advanced in a project to acquire naval frigates from China. Algeria has been arranging for the delivery of three light frigates by China Shipbuilding Trading (more…)
Qatar orders advanced artillery navigation system from German firm
LONDON — Qatar has ordered a Western-origin navigation system. The Qatari military has overseen a contract for the Sigma-30 navigation and pointing system. Under the deal, France’s Sagem would (more…)