Month: February 2021

Categories Asia & Pacific

North Korea’s Kim Appoints New Navy, Air Force Chiefs in ‘Generation Shift’ in Army

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for tougher discipline within the army and appointed new chiefs of the navy and the air force as he chaired an enlarged meeting of the central military commission, state media reported on Thursday. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim Appoints New Navy, Air Force Chiefs in ‘Generation Shift’ in Army

Categories Middle East

Benny Gantz: Iranian Deal Should Include Nukes, ‘Oversight’, Tehran’s Activities in Region

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Israel is a fierce opponent to the possible reconstruction of Iran’s 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which it considers not strict enough, and is reportedly contemplating taking part in the negotiation process, presenting its own demands, particularly related to Iran’s ballistic missile programme and alleged support for Hezbollah. … Read More >Benny Gantz: Iranian Deal Should Include Nukes, ‘Oversight’, Tehran’s Activities in Region

Categories Middle East

‘Top Secret’ Saudi Documents Reveal Khashoggi Killers Used Jets Owned by Crown Prince, Report Claims

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Saudi-born Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed and dismembered in 2018 in the Saudi embassy in the Turkish capital city of Istanbul. After facing accusations of being involved in the journalist’s murder, Riyadh sentenced eight suspects in 2019. … Read More >‘Top Secret’ Saudi Documents Reveal Khashoggi Killers Used Jets Owned by Crown Prince, Report Claims

Categories Middle East

US, Israel Reportedly to Convene Panel to Negotiate Iranian Nuclear Deal

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Recently Iran has been steadily deconstructing the remains of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), abandoned by the US in 2018, but Iranian leaders have stressed that these moves are reversible if Washington shows the seriousness of its intention to revive the nuclear agreement by removing tough sanctions. … Read More >US, Israel Reportedly to Convene Panel to Negotiate Iranian Nuclear Deal

Categories Middle East

UK Serious Fraud Office Over The Moon After Securing Third Conviction in Iraqi Oil Bribes Scandal

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In 2003, British and US troops invaded Iraq and ousted Saddam Hussein on the false pretence that he had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs). Afterwards a new pro-Western government took over and began handing out lucrative contracts in the oil industry, some of which were corrupt. … Read More >UK Serious Fraud Office Over The Moon After Securing Third Conviction in Iraqi Oil Bribes Scandal

Categories Middle East

As Israel Tackles Biggest Oil Spill in Recent Years, Expert Says The Cleanup Will Be Challenging

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Although the maritime ecosystem is likely to heal itself, thousands of activists, who took to the shores to assist in the cleaning efforts, will probably face a number of health conditions that could include serious respiratory problems. … Read More >As Israel Tackles Biggest Oil Spill in Recent Years, Expert Says The Cleanup Will Be Challenging

Categories Middle East

‘At least $1bn’ of Iran’s frozen assets to be released by South Korea after Tehran meets with Seoul

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Iran’s Central Bank says the country expects to receive at least $1 billion dollars of frozen Iranian assets being held by South Korea in accordance with US sanctions on Tehran, after Seoul agreed to release some of the funds. … Read More >‘At least $1bn’ of Iran’s frozen assets to be released by South Korea after Tehran meets with Seoul

Categories Latin America

Venezuelan lawmakers back expulsion of EU ambassador after Brussels slaps sanctions on Caracas officials

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Venezuela’s National Assembly has backed a move to kick the EU’s ambassador to Caracas out of the county and rejected Brussel’s decision to sanction 19 Venezuelan officials for “undermining democracy” and human rights abuses. … Read More >Venezuelan lawmakers back expulsion of EU ambassador after Brussels slaps sanctions on Caracas officials