The Kurdistan Regional Government has been quick to respond after the Syrian government named Masrour Barzani, the son of Massoud Barzani, to its list of terrorists.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Anger among Iraqi Kurds as Syria adds Masrour Barzani to terror list
Debate over Syrian refugees gathers steam in Turkey
Young Syrians celebrating New Year’s Eve in public Istanbul squares ignited false claims that Syrians are enjoying life in Turkey while Turkish soldiers die for their country.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Debate over Syrian refugees gathers steam in Turkey
Angela Davis Palestine controversy shows how BDS supporters are being silenced
Comment: The BCRI withdrew an honour awarded to Angela Davis over her….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Angela Davis Palestine controversy shows how BDS supporters are being silenced
New Right more reality show than party
After splitting from HaBayit HaYehudi for personal political reasons, Ministers Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked are struggling to define a distinct agenda for their new political platform.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New Right more reality show than party
Pompeo: US to host Iran-focused world summit next month in Poland
The United States plans to host a global summit focused on the Middle East, particularly Iran, next month in Poland, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News in a report published on Friday. In
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Pompeo: US to host Iran-focused world summit next month in Poland
Pompeo in Bahrain on first leg of tour of Gulf allies
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Bahrain on Friday, the first leg of a tour of Gulf countries which Washington says are “critical” to confronting Iran and extremist groups.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Pompeo in Bahrain on first leg of tour of Gulf allies
Yemen: 15 civilian casualties in Houthi rocket attack
With the latest flare of violence - after the Houthi militias’ bomb-laden drone attack on the Yemen’s largest airbase killed six soldiers of the legitimate army - a rocket attack launched
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Yemen: 15 civilian casualties in Houthi rocket attack
Turkey orders arrest of more than 100 military suspects over Gulen ties
Turkey ordered the arrest of more than 100 soldiers and former cadets over suspected links to the network of the US-based Muslim cleric who is accused of orchestrating a 2016 attempted coup,
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Turkey orders arrest of more than 100 military suspects over Gulen ties
Following U.S. withdrawal, Turkey reinforces troops on Syrian border
The convoy was being sent to reinforce a Turkish military presence on the border near the northern Syrian province of Idlib.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Following U.S. withdrawal, Turkey reinforces troops on Syrian border
Saudi seeking asylum is being flown to Canada
"Canada has granted her asylum," Surachate told Reuters. "She'll leave tonight at 11.15 p.m.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Saudi seeking asylum is being flown to Canada