Reports suggest that New Delhi is politically motivated to maintain around 100,000 bpd of Iranian oil imports through a rupee payment system like that used during the Obama administration’s sanctions regime on Tehran but that plan could collapse under pressure from the Trump administration..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: US sanctions on Iran to affect Turkey, India most
Trump’s peace plan brings more questions than answers
The proposal has two major components: A political piece that addresses core political issues such as the status of Jerusalem and an economic part that aims to help the Palestinians strengthen their economy..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Trump’s peace plan brings more questions than answers
In Cairo, after Ramadan prayers comes night-time entertainment
The centuries-old district known as “Fatimid Cairo” is at the centre of nightlife during Ramadan but dozens of other places vie for attention with special programmes..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: In Cairo, after Ramadan prayers comes night-time entertainment
Sudan faces fuel crisis and worsening cash crunch
Sudan is facing a pre-Ramadan fuel crisis and a worsening cash crunch less than a month after president Omar al-Bashir was ousted following protests sparked by bread and fuel shortages. Cars queued at
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Sudan faces fuel crisis and worsening cash crunch
Attack tunnel discovered and destroyed as IDF strikes hit Gaza
Rocket sirens were heard throughout all of Saturday at the Gaza border communities of Kerem Shalom and Eshkol region.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Attack tunnel discovered and destroyed as IDF strikes hit Gaza
Iran arrests dozens at International Workers’ Day protests
Iran has marked International Worker's Day with arrests and threats against independent labor unions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran arrests dozens at International Workers’ Day protests
Trump allies push back on Muslim Brotherhood terror designation
Even some hawkish lawmakers question the legal validity and political wisdom of a blanket designation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump allies push back on Muslim Brotherhood terror designation
Intel: How Russia and Turkey are growing closer at US expense
The April 30 phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan covered a broad range of topics, from trade to military cooperation to Syria, as the two countries continue to grow closer amid US-Turkey tensions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: How Russia and Turkey are growing closer at US expense
Qatar brings Gaza beaches back to life
The Gaza Electricity Distribution Co. completed April 18 a Qatar-funded project designed to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the wastewater treatment plants, which will subsequently stop seawater pollution and revitalize the beaches.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Qatar brings Gaza beaches back to life
Here’s how Iran wants to take its financial system on the blockchain
A major project commissioned by the Central Bank of Iran aims to incorporate blockchain technologies in the country’s banking and financial system, and potentially employ a sovereign rial-backed cryptocurrency.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Here’s how Iran wants to take its financial system on the blockchain