A US-Russian quid pro quo in Syria may still be possible if the parties get down to the nitty-gritty of their respective interests in the country.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can Russia, the US find new basis for cooperation in Syria?
Cairo's long-awaited Naguib Mahfouz Museum disappoints
It took Egypt 13 years to create a museum dedicated to literary giant Naguib Mahfouz and now that it has finally opened, many find it not worth the wait.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cairo's long-awaited Naguib Mahfouz Museum disappoints
Britain says seizure of two vessels by Iran is unacceptable
Britain said Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged vessel and a Liberian-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was unacceptable and called for freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Britain says seizure of two vessels by Iran is unacceptable
Saudi King Salman approves hosting US troops to enhance security in region
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz approved hosting US forces in the Kingdom to boost regional security and stability, the state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday. The US Defense
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi King Salman approves hosting US troops to enhance security in region
Arab Coalition begins operation targeting military positions in Yemen’s Sanaa
The Arab Coalition in Yemen said it started an operation to target military positions in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, according to state TV early on Saturday. The targets included air defense sites
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Arab Coalition begins operation targeting military positions in Yemen’s Sanaa
Iran says British tanker seized because it collided with Iranian fishing boat
The British-flagged tanker Stena Impero was in an accident with a fishing boat before being detained on Friday, Iran’s Fars news agency reported on Saturday, quoting an official. Iran says all
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran says British tanker seized because it collided with Iranian fishing boat
Iranian FM Zarif: Venezuela must resist US interventionist policies
Everywhere the US goes, it “fosters extremism and terrorism,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday upon his arrival to Venezuela, where he is set to attend the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iranian FM Zarif: Venezuela must resist US interventionist policies
Iran forces say they seized British-flagged oil tanker in Gulf
The oil tanker crew members are still onboard the ship
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran forces say they seized British-flagged oil tanker in Gulf
Qatari delivers more cash to Gaza as part of truce understandings
Haniyeh: We’ll accept Palestinian state on ’67 borders, but without recognizing Israel.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Qatari delivers more cash to Gaza as part of truce understandings
Victory in court is bittersweet for Turkish media rights activists
The verdict in Onderoglu’s case came as a surprise to the defendants. Onderoglu had said he expected a prison sentence of around 18 months..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Victory in court is bittersweet for Turkish media rights activists