Syrian army troops clashed with Turkish forces near the border town of Ras al Ain on Wednesday, Syrian state media reported, as Ankara said it reserved the right to launch another cross-border offensive against the Kurdish YPG militia..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syrian army, Turkish forces clash near border – state media
Seven countries issue Iran-related sanctions on 25 targets
The United States and six other countries imposed sanctions on Wednesday on 25 corporations, banks and people linked to Iran’s support for militant networks including Hezbollah, the US Treasury Department said in a statement..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Seven countries issue Iran-related sanctions on 25 targets
New govt must be formed without delay, structural reforms implemented: EU heads of mission in Lebanon
New govt must be formed without delay, structural reforms implemented: EU heads of mission in Lebanon..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: New govt must be formed without delay, structural reforms implemented: EU heads of mission in Lebanon
100 dead, 5,500 wounded in week of Iraq violence: Rights commission
At least 100 people have died and more than 5,000 injured since anti-government demonstrations resumed in Iraq on October 24, a national rights commission said on Wednesday. The Iraqi Human Rights
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: 100 dead, 5,500 wounded in week of Iraq violence: Rights commission
Gulf Ministers of Finance say reforms are reshaping regional economies
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan said that wide-ranging reforms have reshaped Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region into an international investment powerhouse. The minister was
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Gulf Ministers of Finance say reforms are reshaping regional economies
Roads still blocked, anti-government protests continue in Lebanon
Some roads were still blocked across Lebanon on Thursday as the protests entered their fourteenth day, ahead of President Michel Aoun's speech later in the day.Aoun is set to give his second address
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Roads still blocked, anti-government protests continue in Lebanon
After unprecedented shutdown, Lebanon’s banks reopen, mitigate nationwide panic
Lebanese banks have been shut for two weeks straight, not only because of the unprecedented nationwide protests but also because of the accumulation of an unresolved economic crisis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: After unprecedented shutdown, Lebanon’s banks reopen, mitigate nationwide panic
Mystery surrounds Turkey’s $40 billion refugee bill
Turkey says it has spent $40 billion on Syrian refugees, but figures available in official records don't add up.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Mystery surrounds Turkey’s billion refugee bill
Exclusive: WhatsApp hacked to spy on top government officials at U.S. allies – sources
Senior government officials in multiple U.S.-allied countries were targeted earl….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Exclusive: WhatsApp hacked to spy on top government officials at U.S. allies – sources
UAE withdraws troops from Yemen's southern port city of Aden
Move is part of deal with Riyadh to end infighting between southern separatists and internationally recognised gov't..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE withdraws troops from Yemen's southern port city of Aden