Tag: Al Arabiya

USA/IRAQ/IRAN – How could a US drawdown in Iraq aid ISIS, lead to greater Iranian presence? (Al Arabiya)

In a quest to root out ISIS group hideouts over the summer, Iraqi forces on the ground cleared nearly 90 villages across a notoriously...

AFGHANISTAN – Afghan government, Taliban announce breakthrough deal to press on with peace talks (Al Arabiya)

A file photo shows negotiators from the government of Afghanistan prepare before their meeting with representatives of the Taliban (unseen) in Doha. (Afghanistan Peace...

LEBANON – As Lebanon’s central bank audit crumbles, the worst is yet to come (Houshig Kaymakamian, Al Arabiya)

Lebanese police stand outside the entrance of the Association of Banks in downtown Beirut, Lebanon on November 1, 2019. (Reuters) Lebanon’s controversial central bank forensic...

TURKEY/USA – After Biden win, Turkey’s Erdogan focuses on domestic reform, being global peacemaker (Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Al Arabiya)

This handout picture taken and released on August 24, 2016 shows US Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Turkish President Erdogan (R) speaking at...

LEBANON – With Bassil sanctions, Hezbollah has lost allies, Christian political cover (Hanin Ghaddar, Al Arabiya)

According to a recent statement by US Ambassador in Lebanon Dorothy Shea, the US sanctions against former minister and head of the Christian Free...

RUSSIA/KURIL ISLANDS/JAPAN – Russia deploys advanced S-300 missiles to disputed chain of islands near Japan (Al Arabiya)

Russia said on Tuesday it had deployed a number of its new S-300V4 missile defense systems for combat duty on a disputed chain of...

IRAN – Iran parliament’s plan to end UN nuclear inspections hits opposition (Al Arabiya)

The Iranian parliament’s backing on Tuesday of a plan to end nuclear inspections after the assassination of the country’s top nuclear scientist has met immediate opposition from the...

CYPRUS – UN special envoy searching for way forward on Cyprus talks (Al Arabiya)

A UN special envoy will meet rival Cypriot leaders on Tuesday to assess whether conditions are ripe to involve Britain, Greece and Turkey in...

ISRAEL/UAE – First Israeli commercial flight takes off from Tel Aviv to UAE: Netanyahu spokesman (Al Arabiya)

The first Israeli commercial flight took off from Tel Aviv heading to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman to the Arab...

IRAN – Draft bill hardening Iran’s nuclear stance clears first hurdle in parliament (Al Arabiya)

A draft bill requiring Iran's government to pursue uranium enrichment of 20 percent, and to disregard other restraints put on its nuclear program by...

EGYPT – Egypt plans big rail expansion, nears agreement with Bechtel Corp (Al Arabiya)

Egypt is rushing ahead with plans for an expansion of its metro and railway networks and is near agreement with Bechtel Corp to implement...

TURKEY – Turkey orders arrest of 82 military personnel allegedly connected to Gulen: Report (Al Arabiya)

Turkey ordered the detention of 82 military personnel in an operation targeting supporters of the Muslim preacher who Ankara says was behind a failed...