Turkey starts returning ISIS terrorists by deporting an American
Turkey on Monday deported a US citizen who fought for the ISIS terror group as the government began a new push to returning ISIS terrorists to their home countries, a Turkish official said. A German and a Danish national would also be repatriated, while seven other German nationals would be returned on Nov. 14, Interior […]
Risks of selling Aramco stocks
The Saudi government plans to sell 2% of state oil giant Aramco in a domestic listing on December 11, but restrictions on future share sales mean an international IPO is ruled out for at least a year.
Spain’s Ciudadanos Leader Steps Down after Poll Drubbing
The leader of Spain's Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera, stepped down on Monday, a day after the business-friendly party suffered a drubbing in a repeat general election.
Early Election as fresh protests in Baghdad begin, US way
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The United States has called on Iraqi officials to hold early polls as fresh protests in Baghdad begins. In a statement issued Sunday, as fresh protests in Baghdad begin, the White House asked the Iraqi government “to halt the violence against protesters and fulfill President [Barham] Salih’s promise to pass electoral […]
Morales step off after Bolivia protests, lashes out at ‘coup’
Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Sunday he was resigning to ease violence that has gripped the South American nation since a disputed election, but he stoked fears of more unrest by saying he was the victim of a “coup” and faced arrest. Video footage showed clashes on the streets of La Paz and some […]
NATO not tolerating Turkey buying Russian military equips
US President Donald Trump will tell his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, that NATO is “no place” for “significant Russian military purchases.” “We’re very upset,” US national security adviser Robert O’Brien said about Turkey buying Russian military, on Sunday. Iran News quotes the news. “There’s no place in NATO for significant Russian military purchases,” said […]
Germany: France shall not undermine NATO security
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas warned on Sunday against undermining NATO security, in Berlin’s strongest response to date to French President Emmanuel Macron’s critical remarks about the security alliance. Macron told The Economist this week that NATO security was experiencing “brain death”, citing a lack of coordination and US unpredictability under President Donald Trump. He […]
Merkel Calls on Europe to Develop New Weapons
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on European states to develop new weapon systems, including military aircraft and tanks.
Iraqi Forces take control of key bridges in Baghdad
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iraqi security forces have regained control over three bridges in Baghdad, ending days-long partial blockades of the key passageways into the capital city’s heavily-fortified Green Zone by anti-government protesters. Iraqi forces were able to disperse protesters from the al-Sinek, al-Shuhada, and al-Ahrar bridges and expand the safety buffer around the Green […]
Northeast Syria Situation, Core of Russian, Turkish Presidents talks
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Russia’s Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed Turkey’s military offensive in Syria and Northeast Syria Situation, in a phone call, Turkey’s presidency said. Turkey launched its cross-border offensive one month ago, saying it aimed to drive Kurdish forces from the border region and create a “safe zone” to settle […]