Beirut – It is true that the so-called Hezbollah had transferred most of its leadership and military elite to the Syrian arena to protect Bashar Al-Asad and the Iranian plot for the area, yet in return it was preparing an alternate army named “Resistance Brigades”. The alternate army was recently de
Huawei announced that its MateBook is now available for purchase in Saudi Arabia. The device can be found in the beginning at Jarir Bookstore and then at other retail outlets. The MateBook, which was launched at Mobile World Congress in February is Huawei’s first 2-in-1 device designed to meet the e
London – It seems that Iran is plotting to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Iraq Thamer al-Sabhan using RPJ7 rockets on his armored car. Informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Iraqi Shia militias have three plots to attack and that the militias are directly-linked to Iran. Of t
If it is a surprise that Russians take a military base in Iran, then the fact that Iran would grant them footholds on their territories is even more surprising. Russia and Iran had been military cooperating for a long time. Russians use Iranian atmosphere and military airports in their joint militar
The fight against the ISIS may get the headlines. But it’s the military threats from Russia and China that most worry top Pentagon officials — and are driving a new arms race to deter these great-power rivals. This question of how to deal with Russian and Chinese military advances has gotten almost
Adan, Jeddah- Yemen’s Deputy Minister of Oil and Minerals Ahmed Salem Ba-Suraih uncovered a government plan to export three million barrels of crude oil whose revenues will be placed in the accounts of the Yemeni legitimate government. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Ba-Suraih hinted that reve
Ankara, Beirut- Turkey announced, for the first time, that it would temporarily accept president of the Syrian regime Bashar Assad, but said he would not have a place in the future of Syria. Speaking to foreign media representatives in Istanbul, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said: “Whether
Baghdad- Obama’s administration has apparently waived its interest in the Iraqi matter, compared to his predecessor Georges W. Bush. Yet, the delayed U.S. intervention to combat terrorism in the Mosul battle is strongly linked to political targets. The battle of Mosul enjoys a symbolic significance
Bülent Arınç has been one of the most important figures of the Turkish political scene over more than 40 years which he spent in the parliament as deputy of Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan, and then one of the three pillars in the Justice and Development Party (AKP) along with President Recep Tayyi
JEDDAH – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued five royal orders relieving one official from his post and appointing several others. King Salman said that concerned authorities should be informed for the orders to be carried out with immediate effect. According to the orders, Mushabab
Riyadh – Saudi Security arrested the murderer of Brigadier Ahmad Faya Asiri, Osama Ahmad Mohammed al-Rajhi. Rajhi, a Yemeni national, received directives and orders from terrorist organization ISIS. The minister of interior also announced it had arrested Rajihi’s two partners, his brother Mohammed A
London-based U.S. strategist and expert on foreign affairs Marco Vicenzino told Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview published Sunday that the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are capable of checking Iranian influence in Latin America. “If GCC states strengthen their relations with Latin Amer
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Saturday his country is willing to accept a role for Syrian President Bashar Assad during a transitional period but insisted he has no place in Syria’s future. Speaking to foreign media representatives in Istanbul, the prime minister – whose fo
Ambassadors of the group of 18 countries reiterated on Saturday their concern over the actions of Houthi insurgents in Yemen, warning that their moves lead to further divisions and calling on all sides to abide by the efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful solution to the crisis. “The Group of Ambassa
News reports on the five year old Syrian child Omran Daqneesh who was dragged from beneath the rubble of his home in the city of Aleppo have dominated global news broadcasts during the past two days. Images of his innocent face stained with blood and dust have dominated the front pages of newspapers
What does one enter a book shop to buy? A book or a music CD, of course. I recently purchased a delightful book entitled “Ô nuit, ô mes yeux: Le Caire / Beyrouth / Damas / Jérusalem” (Oh night, Oh my eyes: Cairo / Beirut / Damascus / Jerusalem) that is made of up of […]
London-Sovereign wealth funds pulled $16.2 billion from third-party asset managers in the second quarter, according to the latest data from research firm “eVestment,” up from a revised $10.1 billion in the first quarter. The outflows were the second largest in five years, exceeded only by the $22 bi
Jeddah-Some government agencies in Saudi Arabia have come under fierce virus attacks that aim at hacking their websites through sending spam messages to the inbox. A government alert warned users in state agencies and mega companies of spam e-mails that might badly damage their computer devices. The
London-The world’s oldest underground rail network took a big step forward this weekend when the “tube” started all-night Friday and Saturday services, which analysts said would boost the capital’s economy by millions of pounds. “I’m really pleased & proud that toda
Turkey’s parliament has ratified a reconciliation deal reached with Israel last month after a delay caused by the July 15 attempted coup, state-run media reported Saturday. Lawmakers ratified late Friday the agreement to restore relations between the two former close regional allies after a six-year
