Release of thousands of prisoners over coronavirus fears in Sudan
Sudan, which has so far recorded one death out of three confirmed COVID-19 cases, has declared a state of emergency and almost totally closed...
"Peak demand" means world may never see oil at $100 a barrel again
Just as the energy industry has brushed aside concerns that the world could run out of oil, industry executives now say they believe it...
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...
In conflict with Iran, Riyadh has no regrets
The diplomatic rupture with Iran triggered by the execution of a Shi'ite cleric was probably a side effect of a decision taken by Saudi...
Greece to turn bootleg booze into Coronavirus antiseptic
In a step to fight the Coronavirus epidemic, Greek authorities plan to turn tonnes of ethanol confiscated from bootleg booze-makers into sanitizer.
Up to 155...
Syria, Yemen, Libya — one factor unites these failed states, and it isn’t religion
As world leaders gather in Paris this week to address climate change, they will labor under the shadow of recent attacks by Islamic State....
Syria conflict: Kerry seeks to narrow divisions with Russia
US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Moscow for talks on ways to bridge gaps over possible Syria peace talks.
Ahead of his meeting...
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...
Surge of American tourists tests limits of Cuba
Cuba's tourism industry is under unprecedented strain and struggling to meet demand with record numbers of visitors arriving a year after detente with the...
Saudi Arabia clarifies deportations policy
Deportation rules will be strictly applied on all foreigners charged of committing crimes or breaking residency rules even if they come from conflict zone...
