A mine in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia's coast near Yemen exploded and damaged an oil tanker Wednesday, authorities said, the latest incident targeting the kingdom amid its long war against Yemen's ... ( read original story ...)
There can be no ‘going back to normal’ in Iraq
The protests in Iraq may have subsided, but it is only a matter of time before people are back in the streets. ( read original story ...)
The Netherlands to send new troops to Iraq as coalition shifts to advisory role
The Netherlands is preparing to bolster its mission in Iraq by sending up to 150 additional troops to Iraqi Kurdistan, according to a vote by the Dutch Council of Ministers on Friday. The troops will ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq Voices Frustration With OPEC Days Before Crunch Meeting
Iraq’s deputy leader has criticized OPEC just days before the oil cartel makes a crucial decision on whether to raise output. ( read original story ...)
South Korea vows to invest $1B for artificial intelligence
South Korea pledged to invest about $1 billion for artificial intelligence in semiconductor manufacturing to build on the nation's success developing computer chips to power economic growth. ( read original story ...)
A Biden administration wants the Iran nuclear deal back. That could be much harder and riskier now
While a Biden administration will likely try to restart talks with Iran, the main obstacle may be whether Iran is willing to negotiate — and at what price. ( read original story ...)
U.S. imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions on four entities, envoy warns of more to come
The United States on Wednesday will impose Iran-related sanctions on four entities, U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Elliott Abrams said, accusing the entities in China and Russia of activities promoting ... ( read original story ...)
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer ‘released by Iran’ in prisoner swap
Gilbert, a lecturer at Melbourne University, had been detained in Iran since September 2018. She was tried in secret and strongly denied all the charges against her. According to Iranian state media, ... ( read original story ...)
How Israel Should Prepare for Biden’s New Approach to Iran
Israeli officials should urge the new administration to maintain U.S. economic leverage over Iran while avoiding the personal vendettas and public policy feuds of ... ( read original story ...)
Iran says British-Australian academic freed for 3 Iranians
Australian academic who had been detained in the country for over two years, in exchange for three Iranians held abroad, state TV announced. The television report was scant on detail, saying only that ... ( read original story ...)