High inflation leaves Nigeria struggling ahead of Ramadan
Lagos, Nigeria - The holy fasting month of Ramadan begins early next week in Nigeria, with the worst economic crisis in...Culture & Society Economy Geostrategy
US-led coalition shoots down 15 Yemen rebel drones: CENTCOM
CENTCOM and coalition forces determined that the drones "presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels, US Navy and coalition ships...Geostrategy
Iraq’s pro-Iran Hashed take centre stage in soft power play
The events of the play stretch from the dawn of time to more recent events including Washington's killing of Iranian...The events of the play stretch from the dawn of time to more recent events including Washington's killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
Iran and its allies across the Middle East have in recent days held emotional commemorations for Soleimani
Lebanon currency falls further as leadership placates Saudi Arabia
The midmarket rate for the Lebanese pound is around 1,500 to the dollar, but the reality on the ground is...The local currency is now trading at more than 30,000 to the dollar in the black market
It has lost more than 95 percent of its purchase power since end-2019 as the economy sags
US military coalition hits rocket launch sites in Syria
None of the three attacks in less than 48 hours resulted in casualties but came as Iraq marked the second...A day after of the second anniversary of the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani's killing, the US-led coalition foiled a rocket attack in Syria
A US base called Green Village was the target of rockets where Daesh fighters are still active and where US forces continue to cooperate with the SDF
Taliban put victory over United States on display
On display in the Governor's compound of Ghazni province is a concrete slab is inscribed with the names and regiments...Taliban forces took the city of Ghazni province three days before the capital fell on August 15.
Rusting hulks of destroyed American armored vehicles are also on display, their weapons removed, their tires flat and frayed.
Lebanon distances itself from Hezbollah remarks on Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said the Hezbollah allegations do not reflect the official position of Lebanon.Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah accused Saudi Arabia of terrorism
This is the second time in months that Lebanon has had to attempt to shield itself from Saudi ire
Two armed drones shot down targeting Iraq base: US-led coalition
According to officials of the US-led coalition fighting against the Islamic State group, two fixed-wing drones rigged with explosives were...The was the second attack in 24 hours targeting the coalition in Iraq that was foiled
The attacks come as Tehran and its allies marked the second anniversary of Gen Qassim Soleimani's killing in a US airstrike
Raisi: Iran-Armenia cooperation will usher in security
Raisi called for continuous communication and dialogue between the two countries at different levels.Raisi called for continuous communication and dialogue between the two countries at different levels
Pashinyan said that Armenia is determined to make the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation with Iran more active than before
Saudi Arabia, Jordan talk bilateral, regional cooperation
Jordan and Saudi foreign ministers Monday held talks in Amman on increasing cooperation between Jordan and Saudi Arabia and coordination...The two said the solution to Palestinian-Israeli conflict should be based on the two-state solution
They also discussed Iraq, Libya, the Syrian crisis and the developments in Afghanistan
World powers pledge to halt spread of nuclear arms
The statement was issued after the latest review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) — which...The NPT recognizes China, France, Russia, the UK, and United States as nuclear weapons powers
India and Pakistan have also developed nuclear weapons, while Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear arms
Iran detects new ‘realism’ from west in nuclear talks
Negotiations to restore the accord began last year but stopped in June as Iran elected ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi.Negotiations to restore the accord began last year but stopped in June as Iran elected ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi
The 2015 deal offered Iran much-needed relief from sanctions that have crippled its economy, in return for curbs on its nuclear program
