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Russia creates unified air defense system in Syria

Sat Aug 26, 2017 13:45:22

Russian and Syrian military experts have established “a unified integrated air defense system” on Syrian territory amid the ongoing Damascus-Moscow cooperation against the terrorist groups operating in the Arab state.

Iran-Saudi Arabia rift narrows amid shifting alliances in region

Sat Aug 26, 2017 12:47:49

The rift that has divided the Middle East and fuelled proxy wars in Syria and Yemen appears to have eased, enabling 86,000 Iranian pilgrims to attend next week’s annual Hajj for the first time in two years as well as an exchange of diplomatic visits between Riyadh and Tehran that could prepare the way for restoration of relations severed early last year.

5 detained in Turkey in connection with Qatar hacking: prosecutor

Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:51:23

Turkey has arrested five people suspected of hacking the official Qatari news agency earlier this year, a Qatari prosecutor said on Friday.

Gaza boy swimmer death puts spotlight on pollution crisis

Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:15:04

The death of a little boy after swimming in polluted seawater has put the spotlight on Gaza's pollution crisis and the human impact of desperate electricity shortages in the Palestinian enclave.

Russian forces destroy 2 chemical arms bases in Syria: Official

Sat Aug 26, 2017 08:40:52

The head of the Russian military's branch for protection from chemical weapons says his forces have managed to dismantle two chemical weapons facilities in the formerly militant-held areas in war-torn Syria.

US Mideast commander visits Saudi-Yemeni border in media absence

Thu Aug 24, 2017 14:36:11

The top US commander for the Middle East has made his first visit to a Saudi military base near the Yemeni border in a tour closed to media representatives.

Israel wary of Iran’s growing influence: Netanyahu

Thu Aug 24, 2017 13:15:34

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Tel Aviv regime feels threatened by Iran’s growing influence in Syria and other parts of the Middle East.

Yemenis stage massive rally against Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen

Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:52:15

Tens of thousands of people have held a massive rally in the Yemeni capital Sana'a to voice their outrage at the US-backed Saudi military campaign against the impoverished Arab country.

US killing of Raqqah civilians flagrant violation of international law: Syria

Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:18:44

Syrian has called on the United Nations to halt the US-led coalition’s continued targeting of civilians during their operations in Raqqah.

Turkish foreign minister says to tell Iraqi Kurdish officials independence vote wrong

Wed Aug 23, 2017 14:57:36

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday he would tell Iraqi Kurdish officials later in the day that their decision to hold an independence referendum was wrong and that Ankara expects it to cancel the vote.

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