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India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
Middle East
April 24, 2019
India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
The United States on Monday said it will not extend sanctions exemptions to countries importing oil from Iran when they expire in…
Saudi Arabia executes 37 citizens for ‘terrorism’
Middle East
April 24, 2019
Saudi Arabia executes 37 citizens for ‘terrorism’
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday executed 37 of its citizens who had been convicted of “terrorism,” the Interior Ministry said. The death penalty…
The Sudanese military: A pawn of the Saudis?
Middle East
April 23, 2019
The Sudanese military: A pawn of the Saudis?
Sudan’s delicate balance of power between the civilian population and the military has entered its third week. The country’s longtime…
Oil prices hit 2019 highs after U.S. says to end all Iran sanction waivers
Middle East
April 23, 2019
Oil prices hit 2019 highs after U.S. says to end all Iran sanction waivers
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices hit 2019 highs on Tuesday after Washington announced all Iran sanction waivers would end by…
Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military
Middle East
April 22, 2019
Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military
Sudanese protest leaders Sunday suspended talks with military rulers, after the army failed to meet their demand for an immediate…
Bahrain king restores 550 citizens’ nationality
Middle East
April 22, 2019
Bahrain king restores 550 citizens’ nationality
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Sunday ordered that 551 convicts have their nationality reinstated. The Gulf Arab…
Iran replaces head of Revolutionary Guard
Middle East
April 22, 2019
Iran replaces head of Revolutionary Guard
Iran’s supreme leader replaced the long-serving chief commander of the elite Revolutionary Guard, state media reported on Sunday. Brigadier General…
AP sources: US to sanction nations for importing Iranian oil
Middle East
April 22, 2019
AP sources: US to sanction nations for importing Iranian oil
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is poised to tell five nations, including allies Japan, South Korea and Turkey, that…
Turkey arrests 2 people suspected of spying for UAE
Middle East
April 21, 2019
Turkey arrests 2 people suspected of spying for UAE
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Friday formally arrested two men on charges of spying for the United Arab…
Iraq summit brings together rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran
Middle East
April 21, 2019
Iraq summit brings together rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) — A summit organized by Iraq brought together regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Saturday as part…