The Saudi-led coalition on Monday destroyed two explosive-laden drones launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group in the direction of Saudi Arabia, Saudi state TV said. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s state and budget airlines confront the same crisis
But the state has frowned on the idea of another bailout. A group of creditors recently rejected a proposal by Malaysia Airlines to restructure its RM16bn ($3.85bn) in liabilities. This comes after ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia preferred a Trump win. Their fears of a Biden presidency may be well-founded
Of all the pressing foreign policy issues on President-elect Joe Biden's plate, relations with Saudi Arabia will not be top of the pile. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s best move on Afghanistan would be to stop pampering the Taliban
Every U.S. president since Bill Clinton has been elected with a mandate to focus on domestic issues and the economy, only to have reality intercede. Joe Biden, the apparent winner of the presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Key Al-Qaida Leader Killed in Western Afghanistan
Authorities in Afghanistan said Tuesday an intelligence-led security operation had killed a key al-Qaida leader in a western region close to the Iranian border. The Afghan spy agency, the National ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan premier says no military solution to Afghanistan conflict
AT News In his address to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on Tuesday, Khan said, 'We are supporting efforts to solve the conflict in Afghan ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to weigh keeping counterterror force in Afghanistan, analysts say
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden may look to keep a residual counterterrorism force in Afghanistan, a move expected to face resistance from the Taliban, analysts have said. ( read original story ...)
‘Who’s Your Baghdaddy’ Review: The Iraq War Set to Backpack Rap
A musical satire reframes the origins of the invasion of Iraq as a story of bureaucratic bungles and spy games gone catastrophically wrong. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden and the future of Iraq-US relations
New US leader’s policy towards Iraq remains unclear but Biden has a long and controversial legacy in the country. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia, Iraq to commit to all decisions that have been agreed – joint statement
Saudi Arabia and Iraq agreed on Tuesday on coordinating positions in the oil sector within the scope of work of OPEC and OPEC+ and to fully commit to all decisions that have been agreed upon in a ... ( read original story ...)