August 2015

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Security Council on Thursday that he is planning to set up a three-person team to investigate alleged chemical weapons attacks in Syria.The move came…

A Swedish coastguard ship docked at the Sicilian port of Palermo on Thursday carrying more than 570 migrants and the bodies of 52 people, officials said.The Italian coast guard said…

New survey reveals more than 60% of residents living in the emirate do not have home insurance Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai residents snub home insurance cover despite fire…

Central bank data shows assets shrink by 0.5% to $661bn compared to previous month as low oil prices continue Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi foreign reserves fall slows in…

The Palestinians on Thursday asked the United Nations to allow their flag to be raised at the world body ahead of next month's meeting of heads of state.The move comes…

The United States will be isolated on the world stage and its influence diminished if Congress rejects the Iran nuclear deal, the US ambassador to the United Nations has warned.In…

Government employees having served 15 years on the job are now grappling with the prospect of being forced into early retirement, as part of large-scale austerity measures in Palestine. Source:…

Regional and domestic volatility is threatening Turkey’s finances while the country’s political and financial uncertainties worry global investors. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: What's the greatest risk to Turkey's economy?

Iran's oil minister has said the ministry would welcome an emergency OPEC meeting, but that Iran will not limit its oil production to retain its share of the oil market.…

Syria's tiny Shiite community is taking greater steps toward arming itself as the civil war grinds on. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Syrian Shiites take up arms in support of…