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Here’s What You Need to Know About This Week’s United Nations General Assembly

Posted on September 28, 2019By Editor

For the next several days, UN Headquarters will be filled with speeches and discussions on how to make the world a better place. Here’s a brief guide on what to expect and what not to expect from the mega-gathering. … Read More >Here’s What You Need to Know About This Week’s United Nations General Assembly

Iran to Present ‘Coalition of Hope’ Gulf Initiative at UN Amid Tensions Over Attacks on Saudi Aramco

Posted on September 28, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, has stated he will propose a new initiative for the security of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman at this week’s UN General Assembly … Read More >Iran to Present ‘Coalition of Hope’ Gulf Initiative at UN Amid Tensions Over Attacks on Saudi Aramco

EU

UK Prime Minister Johnson Says It’s ‘Very Likely Indeed’ Iran Was Behind Attacks on Saudi Aramco

Posted on September 28, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Two drones attacked Saudi Aramco oil facilities on 14 September, causing a major fire and partially disrupting oil production. The incident was claimed by Yemen’s Houthis … Read More >UK Prime Minister Johnson Says It’s ‘Very Likely Indeed’ Iran Was Behind Attacks on Saudi Aramco

USA

US Presses Norway to Boost Defence Expenditure as Russia’s Neighbour

Posted on September 28, 2019October 16, 2020By Editor

Despite failing to meet NATO’s 2 percent spending target, Norway’s per capita defence expenditure is already among the world’s highest. … Read More >US Presses Norway to Boost Defence Expenditure as Russia’s Neighbour

Iran May Release Impounded Tanker Stena Impero in Coming Few Hours – Owner Company

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Tehran may release the UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which has been in Iran’s custody for two months, on Sunday, Erik Hanell, president and CEO of Stena Bulk shipping company, which owns the tanker, said. … Read More >Iran May Release Impounded Tanker Stena Impero in Coming Few Hours – Owner Company

Venezuela’s Maduro Accuses Colombia of New Assassination Attempts

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday blamed Colombia for helping stage several more murder attempts on him since a failed drone attack last year. … Read More >Venezuela’s Maduro Accuses Colombia of New Assassination Attempts

Likud, Blue and White Necessary for Stable Government – Israeli President

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Both Likud and Blue and White should be included in the new Israeli government, the country’s President Reuven Rivlin said on Sunday after consultations with the newly elected Knesset factions. … Read More >Likud, Blue and White Necessary for Stable Government – Israeli President

US ‘Trying to Build Coalition’ With UK for ‘Some Form of Action Against Iran’ – Report

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Dominic Raab said that based on the information made available to him, the idea that Yemen’s Houthi militia could be responsible for last week’s attacks on Saudi oil facilities was “entirely implausible and lacking in credibility.” … Read More >US ‘Trying to Build Coalition’ With UK for ‘Some Form of Action Against Iran’ – Report

Iran Rules Out Starting a War Amid US Media Claims Tehran ‘Prepping Fresh Attack’ on Saudis

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Earlier, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir warned that Riyadh would do whatever was necessary to “defend our country” amid Iran’s “aggressive” actions, but added that a war would be the “last option”. … Read More >Iran Rules Out Starting a War Amid US Media Claims Tehran ‘Prepping Fresh Attack’ on Saudis

USA

Pompeo Accuses Biden of Covering Up Son’s Corruption Amid Calls for Ukraine Probe

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden may have “behaved inappropriately” in an effort to protect his son from an investigation into potential corrupt dealings in Ukraine. … Read More >Pompeo Accuses Biden of Covering Up Son’s Corruption Amid Calls for Ukraine Probe