Middle East

Turkey’s decision to deploy troops in Libya marks a dangerous escalation – Greek PM

ATHENS, Jan 3 (NNN-CNA) — In a joint statement, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President of the Republic of Cyprus…

US warns Turkey against ‘interference’ after Libya vote

ANKARA, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey’s parliament has approved thedeployment of troops to Libya aimed at shoring up the UN-backed…

UN Council to meet Friday on Syria’s Idlib

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN SecurityCouncil will meet behind closed doors on Friday to discuss an uptick…

US Pres Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander: Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump ordered the killing of Iran Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani, who…

Iraqi force says ‘US strike’ killed top Iran, Iraq commanders at Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike on Baghdad’s international airport…

Turkey’s parliament approves military deployment to Libya

The Turkish parliament has approved a bill to send troops to Libya ANKARA, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey’s parliament has…

Arab League warns against deployment of foreign fighters in Libya

Permanent representatives of the Arab League take part in an emergency meeting CAIRO, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Arab League…

Iraq: Pro-Iran protesters leave US embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pro-Iran demonstrators left the besieged US embassy in Baghdad after the Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary force…

Oman’s Sultan Approves 2020 Budget

MUSCAT, Oman, Jan 2 (NNN-ONA) – Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, issued on Wednesday, a royal decree that approves…

Pompeo Postpones Ukraine Trip As Situation In Iraq Worsens

BAGHDAD, Jan 2 (NNN-NINA) – U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, postpones his trip to Ukraine and four other countries,…