The name of the venue for the Syria peace talks may have changed from Astana to Nursultan, but the challenges the participants faced were familiar ones.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New name, same old problems: Syria talks kick off in Kazakh capital
Algeria’s army moves from arbiter to central player in politics
The protests have thrust Algeria’s behind-the-scenes kingmaker into an unwelcome limelight.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Algeria’s army moves from arbiter to central player in politics
Egypt presses ahead with nuclear power
Egypt's al-Dabaa site in the northern Marsa Matrouh governorate has won permits to begin construction for the country's first nuclear power station.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt presses ahead with nuclear power
Explosive hazards in Mosul a major threat for years to come
After the military campaign to retake Iraqi territory from the Islamic State, particularly in Mosul, unexploded ordnance remains a big concern for residents returning to their homes two years after liberation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Explosive hazards in Mosul a major threat for years to come
Hamas denies plot to infiltrate Palestinian Authority security
A recent Israeli newspaper report claims Hamas penetrated Palestinian security services in the West Bank.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas denies plot to infiltrate Palestinian Authority security
Rouhani: Iran will continue oil exports despite US pressure
Iran will continue to export oil despite US pressure, Iran President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech broadcast live on Iranian state TV on Tuesday. “America’s decision that Iran’s
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Rouhani: Iran will continue oil exports despite US pressure
McAfee reports IT professionals experience serious data breaches regularly
Integration of security solutions and employee training recommended to reduce growing severity of breaches
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: McAfee reports IT professionals experience serious data breaches regularly
Sudan’s military council: We are ready to negotiate but no chaos after today
Sudan’s military rulers said they were ready to negotiate with the opposition over the political future of the country but there should be no further unrest beyond Tuesday, a reference to
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Sudan’s military council: We are ready to negotiate but no chaos after today
US working to designate Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group: White House
The Trump administration is working to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, the White House said on Tuesday, which would bring sanctions against Egypt’s oldest
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US working to designate Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group: White House
Lebanon’s first female interior minister discusses US support, border security
In her first televised interview, Lebanon’s first female Interior Minister Raya al-Hassan who spoke to Al Arabiya in a wide-ranging interview including on issues of border security, the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Lebanon’s first female interior minister discusses US support, border security