Beijing- China has lowered its economic growth target for this year. The second strongest economy in the world has moved on with strict reforms to deal with mounting debts and to establish a protection against financial risks. China has an economic growth target of 6.5% and it is a realistic figure,
London, Riyadh- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif admitted on Sunday that he lacked full authority to take decisions on the Syrian file, asserting that his ministry operates under the orders of the Supreme National Security Council that acts as a coordinator between the Iranian sides lin
Mosul- Iraqi forces reached on Sunday the outskirts of Mosul’s old city center after pushing into some neighborhoods in West Mosul, which turned their battle with the ISIS terrorist organization into a “war of alleyways.” On Sunday, Iraqi security forces fought ISIS members in the neighborhoods of D
Iraqi forces launched on Sunday a fresh push toward the ISIS-held old city center of Mosul, on the western bank of the Tigris river, an Iraqi military spokesman said. The US-backed forces are fighting their way toward the old center of the city, advancing from the south and the southwest, Brigadier-
They say history is written by the winners, but what they don’t always tell you is that records and statistics can also come to the rescue of the less successful. Both Arsène Wenger and Pep Guardiola have been on the defensive over the past few days, pointing out that their clubs are relative ingenu
In trademark EU style, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker outlined a vision for the bloc’s future on Wednesday by presenting five of them. While some will see an attempt to shape the agenda without taking responsibility, it sounded more like an impatient call for members to find
Amman – Jordan executed 15 people on Saturday morning, including 10 convicted on terrorism charges, according to government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani. Momani told state media that those executed included those involved in the “Irbid terror cell”, and the terror attack against the Gene
Manama – Bahrain said on Saturday it had uncovered a 54-member Iranian-linked terror cell suspected of involvement in attacks on security forces, including organizing a prison break in January, and seized automatic weapons. The organization includes 12 defendants in Iran and Iraq, another one in Ger
A healthy debate is going on over social media and Saudi arenas mostly about objecting and welcoming a concept that is present in all countries all over the world, and has been absent in the kingdom for decades. It is entertainment, a concept absent from a state where 70% of its population is youth.
Taiz – The UN health agency on Saturday said it had delivered eight tons of medications to hospitals in the third largest city under siege in Yemen’s war. It marked the first time since the start of the conflict that the United Nations negotiated access by direct route to Taiz, crossing Yemen’
Paris- Western diplomatic sources saw that the main positive result of the eight days of Geneva 4 is that both delegations (the regime and the High Negotiations Committee of the Syrian Opposition (HNC)) agreed to discuss in a parallel manner the following four topics: governance, constitution, elect
Tehran, London –The Iranian judiciary granted the jailed son of Ayatollah Montazeri – one-time heir to Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini – a conditional release, AFP reported on Saturday. AFP quoted an Iranian local news agency – Mizanonline – as saying that Ahmad Montazeri
Brunei, Jakarta – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived to Brunei Dar al-Salam as part of his official Asian tour. The King discussed with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Dar al-Salam bilateral relations and means of bolstering the cooperation between the two countries. King Salman
Baghdad, Mosul – Iraqi Minister of Immigration Jassem al-Jaff strongly criticized UN efforts to aid civilians fleeing west Mosul due to severe fighting, while the international organization stressed that such assistance was its “top priority”. Tens of thousands of people have fled west Mosul s
Cairo- The Libyan dialogue collapsed on Saturday after the internationally-recognized parliament announced boycotting it, threatening political efforts to reach a peaceful settlement for the Libyan crisis. Libyan oil, also, appeared on the military conflict agenda, as Libyan National Army staged air
Washington, London- US President Donald Trump has accused former president Barack Obama of wire-tapping his office telephones during last year’s election, without offering any evidence or explanation. In a series of tweets, Trump described Obama as a “bad (or sick) guy.” He also tweeted: “Terr
Bahrain’s Advocate General Ahmed Al-Hammadi announced on Saturday that a 54-member terror ring was exposed. The official added that as many as 12 members have joined the cell and are currently living in either Iran or Iraq. One of the members is believed to be living in Germany, Hammadi said.
Syria’s pro-regime chief negotiator said on Saturday that the “only thing” achieved at 10-day talks in Geneva was an agreed agenda and that the regime wanted a unified opposition delegation as its negotiating partner. In his first remarks since talks ended on Friday, Syria’s
At least 11 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded on Saturday in air strikes on a central Syrian village that a monitor said were likely carried out by Russia. Oqayrabat lies northwest of Palmyra, the ancient desert city that was recaptured by Russian-backed government forces from ISIS on We
At the press conference before Barcelona’s match with Sporting Gijón on Wednesday Luis Enrique was asked if he felt tired, worn out by the demands of being manager at the Camp Nou. He had been a little edgy of late, after all – even for him. “No,” he said, a little pointedly, which is how […]
