Since President Joe Biden entered the White House, Iranian-backed militants across the Middle East have struck an airport in Saudi Arabia with an exploding drone, and are accused of assassinating a …
The Art of Sanctions-Busting, Part Two: How Three LPG Tankers Set Sail for Syria
The recent moves of three LPG tankers demonstrate a playbook of sanctions-busting tactics used to supply Syria with fuel.
EXPLAINER: US airstrike in Syria sends message to Iran
A U.S. appears to be a message to Tehran delivered by a new American administration still figuring out its approach to the Middle East.
Russia says U.S. gave only a few minutes’ warning before strike in Syria
MOSCOW — Russia was given about four to five minutes warning of the Biden administration’s first military action when it struck Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria early Friday, according to .
Britain risks creating new Guantánamo in Syria, says rights group
Charity Reprieve criticises government’s ‘abdication of responsibility’ over Shamima Begum …
Pentagon dismisses notion of delayed Syria strike, finally blames Iran for rocket attacks in Iraq
The Defense Department finally pointed the finger at Iran on Friday for recent rocket attacks in Iraq that endangered American service members and diplomats, while defending the Biden administration’s …
Ardern says children of NZ-born suspected terrorist better off in Turkey than Syria, but should go to Australia
The PM says she’s still trying to get Australia to take responsibility for a NZ citizen suspected of being an Islamic State terrorist.
Kaine demands legal rationale for Biden’s Syria airstrike
“Offensive military action without congressional approval is not constitutional absent extraordinary circumstances,” Kaine said.
Markets tank nearly 4% as US air strikes in Syria, high bond yields spook investors
On Friday, the Nifty fell 568 points close at 14,529, while Sensex plunged 1939 points to end at 49,100.Analysts said that weak global cues led by rise in covid-19 infections in many parts of the worl …
MTN to appeal Syrian court ruling to put its unit under judicial custody
South Africa’s MTN Group MTNJ.J said on Friday it intended to appeal a ruling from the Administrative Court of Damascus to place th …