As Russia and Iran flex muscle in Syria, the U.S. is short on options
Across the Middle East, America’s traditional allies are watching with disbelief as Russia and Iran mount a show of force in Syria, and they...
UK Brexit celebrations might affect businesses
The British government has announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union but...
How to respond to Russia in Syria while avoiding World War III
As Syrian rebels face an onslaught of Russian bombs ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, back in Washington President Barack Obama faces incoming volleys...
Iran and Saudi Arabia Proxies and paranoia
Saudi Arabia is pleased to see Iran shelve its nuclear ambitions in return for sanctions relief,officially. But behind that thin veil lurks alarm about...
As Coronavirus deaths rise in Iran, Iraq and Kuwait are on alert
Iraqi and Kuwaiti authorities were on high alert Friday after the death toll from the new Coronavirus has hit four.
Iran's health ministry Friday reported...
President Hadi promises Yemenis to oust Al Houthis out of the capital Sana’a
Yemen’s President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi worked on Wednesday to restore his authority after returning from six months of exile with a vow to...
Syria peace talks stalled over who represents opposition
The talks were meant to begin on Monday in Geneva, but have been held up by international disagreement over who should be invited from...
A drive-through for Coronavirus tests in a German hospital
Designed to minimize exposure to medical staff and patients, a drive-in at the local hospital is created as one of several unexpected ways healthcare...
In unexpected twist, Assad ally may be Lebanon's next president
Lebanon's political crisis has taken a dramatic turn with the possibility that a friend of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could become president in a...
Syrian opposition seeks unified front at Riyadh conference
The aim is to weld them into a coherent negotiating team for talks with the Syrian regime in early January.
A tall order, given that...
