New Iranian Supreme leader calls for defiance, keeps key waterway shut
-AFP teams in Tehran, Jerusalem, Washington, Dubai and Beirut Iran’s new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oilContinue Reading
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Iran names Khamenei’s son as new Supreme leader
(AFP)-Iran’s ruling clerics on Sunday appointed the slain leader’s son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, defyingContinue Reading
U.S ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Arab and Muslim nations on Saturday sharply condemned comments by the U.S. ambassador to Israel, MikeContinue Reading
President Trump unveils Board of Peace, ‘New Gaza’ plans at Davos
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump unveiled his new Board of Peace at Davos on Thursday, casting himself againContinue Reading
New protests erupt in Iran despite Internet shutdown
(AFP)-Iranians took to the streets in new protests Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in moreContinue Reading
Pakistan says its nuclear program can be made available to Saudi Arabia under defense pact
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan’s defense minister says his nation’s nuclear program “will be made available” to SaudiContinue Reading
Israel attack aimed to halt Gaza talks, Qatar emir tells emergency summit
Doha (AFP) – Qatar’s emir accused Israel of trying to derail Gaza ceasefire efforts with its attack on Hamas inContinue Reading
Qatar Airways signs deal for 160 Boeing jets during President Trump’s visit
DOHA (Reuters) -State carrier Qatar Airways signed a deal on Wednesday to purchase jets from U.S. manufacturer Boeing during PresidentContinue Reading
Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment pledge on Gulf tour
RIYADH (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest inContinue Reading
Maldives Plans $8.8 Billion Financial Hub Backed by Qatari Royal
(AFP)-Cash-strapped Maldives has signed a deal with a Dubai-based company to establish an $8.8 billion investment zone aimed at diversifyingContinue Reading
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