Libya's chance to fight off ISIS
As the deadline for the formation of a government of national unity in Libya expires on January 17, the recent attacks, carried out by...
Life is carrying on in Sweden amid Virus
On Monday, Sweden's former state epidemiologist and current advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), Johan Giesecke, encouraged Swedes to go out and enjoy...
An overview of Afghanistan-US extended war
More than 18 years after the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, there is a timeline of developments:
On October 7, 2001, less than a...
Coronavirus Lockdown extended to May 14 – Algeria
The prime minister's office said on Monday that Algeria will extend movement restrictions for the second time by 15 days until May 14 to...
Pakistan literary festivals tell a tale of cultural revival
Pakistan's literary scene is seeing a spirited revival, with packed festivals attracting tens of thousands in a rock concert-like atmosphere that defies security threats...
Tired of cheap oil, Saudis eye price boost to drive Aramco IPO
Two years after triggering an oil price war, Saudi Arabia has seemingly had enough of cheap crude amid budget pressures, fear of a future...
In favoring Middle East ally, U.S. glossed over human rights record
As the United States negotiated this year's nuclear pact with Iran, the State Department quietly agreed to spare the Gulf sultanate of Oman from...
Al Tayyar founder to maintain stake despite resignation
The founder of Saudi Arabia's Al Tayyar Travel Group will retain his stake in the company despite his resignation, he was quoted as saying...
Increased police presence amid right-wing extremism threat
On Friday, German interior minister Horst Seehofer that the police presence would be increased across the country to counter the "very high" security threat...
Iraqis take public health into their own hands.
Iraq, which relies on oil revenues for more than 90 percent of its state budget, is also facing the lowest crude prices in more...
