Iranian officials dismiss reports of explosion near Tehran
Iranian officials on Friday dismissed reports of an explosion west of Tehran that stoked fears about more potential instability after a series of blasts and fires in recent weeks. Reports…
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Israel launches Ofek 16 spy satellite into space
Israel launched a new spy satellite into orbit on Monday, saying it will bring enhanced surveillance capabilities. A rocket launched carrying the Ofek 16 reconnaissance satellite before dawn at the…
Turkish military announces destruction of 500 PKK targets in Iraq
Turkish armed forces announced Thursday that they destroyed 500 targets linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party in Iraq. The military said it launched strikes against the group, also known as…
IAEA resolution urges Iran to fully cooperate with nuclear inspectors
The International Atomic Energy Authority’s board of governors on Friday approved a resolution urging Iran to fully cooperate with it and allow the watchdog agency’s inspectors into two suspected nuclear…
Survivor recalls horror of Pakistan plane crash that killed 97
One of the two people to survive a plane crash in Pakistan that killed 97 people has described jumping from the burning wreckage of the aircraft after it hurtled into…
Rare Saudi resistance hits futuristic megacity project
A rare revolt by a Saudi tribe has spelt fresh trouble for a planned Red Sea megacity, a linchpin of the crown prince’s economic vision already beset by low oil…
Saudi princess says she’s in prison and poor health
A Saudi princess posted on social media this week that she has been held in prison with her daughter and pleaded to be released for medical reasons. Princess Basmah bint…
G20 agrees to debt relief for poorest countries amid pandemic
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors held a virtual meeting where they reiterated their commitment to do everything possible to support the economy through the pandemic With the global…
Israel seeks hotels for returning citizens to be quarantined at Passover
The Israeli Defense Ministry called for proposals Friday, seeking hotels to house citizens returning to celebrate Passover and in need of quarantine. “With the coming of the Pesach holiday [Passover,…
Iran calls on U.S. to release detained scientist
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javid Zarif demanded Friday that the United States release an Iranian scientist he says is being unlawfully detained. Zarif was responding to a story in The…
