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Opinion: Russia, Assad and the “Unique Ability”!

by Tariq Alhomayed | Jul 22, 2016 | Opinion

When you see the diplomatic activity regarding the Syrian crisis, American-Russian activity in particular, you expect something to happen. However, a careful reading of US – Russian statements do not indicate serious action. This is confirmed by the course of...

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A member of the security forces patrols a street in the Yemeni port of Mukalla, 480 km (300 mi) east of Aden, on May 3, 2016 (AFP Photo/)

Food Supplies, Oil Ships Return to Mukalla Port

by Asma Al-Ghabiri | Jul 22, 2016 | Middle East

Jeddah – The restored security at the Mukalla port led to the resumption of shipping traffic especially after al-Qaeda has been conquered. Chairman of Yemen Arabian Sea Ports Corporation Salim Ali Basamir said that Mukalla port is witnessing an active shipping...

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani casts his vote in Tehran. REUTERS/President.ir

Economic Corruption: Open Battle between Rouhani Government, IRGC

by Adil Alsalmi | Jul 22, 2016 | World

London-Iranian media reported on Thursday the arrest of Safdar Hosseini, head of National Development Fund of Iran, following the detention of Ali Sakhaei, the ex-managing director of Bank Mellat. Hosseini, who resigned two weeks ago, was involved in the salary...

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Bahrain Arrests Terrorist Cell Trained by IRGC, Iraqi Hezbollah

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Jul 22, 2016 | Middle East

Manama – Bahraini authorities said they have detained five members of a terrorist cell linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and the so-called Iraqi Hezbollah. Security forces said that the suspects had received intensive military training in making bombs...

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Saudi, British Proposal to Forge Free Trade Agreement, Hopkins

by Raneem Hannoush | Jul 22, 2016 | Interviews

London – The executive director of the Saudi British Joint Business Council, Chris Innes-Hopkins, said a Saudi-British agreement on free trade would see the light if both countries’ governments agree on its items. In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper...