The modernisation was in cooperation with a leading Chinese hydropower enterprise and a team of Chinese specialists. The project cost was $27.6 million, and capital was provided through a $9.8 million …
As Afghanistan struggles to start peace talks, violence fills the void
In one of the most heavily contested provinces in Afghanistan, the government’s control ends just two miles from the governor’s residence. Beyond that point, Taliban influence reigns. Support our …
Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners, paving way for direct peace talks
The Afghan government has agreed to release 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for direct peace talks with the insurgent group to end nearly two decades of war.
Oil rises 1% on Saudi Aramco’s upbeat demand view, Iraq supply cut
Oil prices climbed on Monday, supported by Saudi optimism about Asian demand and an Iraqi pledge to deepen supply cuts, although uncertainty over a deal to shore up the U.S. economic recovery capped …
Lessons Learned in Iraq, Forgotten in Syria
The two nations are a lot more similar in their social and political troubles than some analysts in Washington want you to believe.
South Korea’s Moon replaces some aides amid falling ratings
South Korean President Moon Jae-in replaced some of his senior aides on Monday as part of a shake-up aimed at jacking up approval ratings amid criticism over skyrocketing home prices.
Iran sank a replica US aircraft carrier, then left it in the Strait of Hormuz — now it can seriously disrupt ships in a vital oil route worth $878 million a day
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps sunk the replica during a July 28 and July 29 operation meant to show how it would take on a US carrier.
Iran says European insurers should pay compensation for downed Ukrainian plane
Iran will not compensate Ukraine International Airlines for its plane Tehran accidentally downed in January because the passenger jet was insured by European firms, the head of Iran’s Central …
Turkey Flexes Military Muscle in Maritime Feud With Greece
Turkey launched naval exercises off two Greek islands and announced energy exploration research in the same area, projecting its military might amid heightened territorial tussles in the eastern …
Greek national security council meets amid Turkey tension
Greece’s prime minister convened the government’s national security council Monday, after Turkey announced its research vessel would be conducting energy research in the eastern Mediterranean in an …