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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at SCO summit in Bishkek on September 1 2026 as Iran fires missiles toward US bases

Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases After CENTCOM Confirms Direct Strikes on Iranian Soil

Iran's state media reported missile launches toward US military bases on Tuesday, hours after US Central Command confirmed American forces were striking targets on Iranian soil. Explosions were reported near Qeshm Island,

September 1, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit in Bishkek amid Iran nuclear denial controversy

Iran Denies Nuclear Activity at Pickaxe Mountain as Trump’s July Threat Lingers

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied nuclear activity at Pickaxe Mountain, known in Iran as Kolang, on Tuesday. Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei's categorical denial comes six months into the war and two months after Trump threatened to destroy the site, with no IAEA

September 1, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian IRGC forces following US airstrikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, August 2026

Iran Strikes Back After US Bombs Larak Island. Trump Threatens Worse.

US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, killing soldiers and civilians, ending

Military strike scene as IRGC claims destroying fighter jet depots at US air bases in Jordan

Iran Claims It Destroyed US Fighter Jet Hangars at Two Jordan Air Bases

Iran's IRGC claimed Sunday it destroyed fighter jet depots at King Hussein Air Base and Al-Azraq

Algeria regrets France’s decision to reduce visas for its citizens

The Algerian Foreign Ministry said, on Tuesday, that it “regrets ” the French authorities’ decision to reduce the visas of its citizens, on the eve of their discussions on immigration. This came

September 29, 2021

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Saudi Arabia announces the start of a dialogue with the European Union on its human rights file

On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia announced the start of a dialogue with the European Union regarding the Kingdom’s human rights file. And the Saudi Press Agency, (SPA) , reported that “the first round

September 29, 2021

News

Saudi Arabia .. Foreign reserves rise 3 percent in August

Official data showed, on Tuesday, that the foreign reserve assets of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (the central bank) increased by 3 percent last August, on a monthly basis. The Saudi Central

September 29, 2021

Economy·News

Lebanon.. So far, there is no specific visit to Syria or Saudi Arabia

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Monday that he has not yet visited Syria or Saudi Arabia. On September 10, the Mikati government was formed, after 13 months of stumbling; Because

September 29, 2021

Government and Politics·News

France calls for Libyan elections to be held on time

On Monday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stressed the need to hold the Libyan elections on their scheduled date, December 24, calling on “all parties to fulfill their obligations.” This came

September 29, 2021

News

Algeria calls for launching direct negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario

On Monday, Algeria demanded the launch of “direct negotiations” between Morocco and the Polisario Front over the disputed Sahara region between the two parties. This came in a speech by Algerian Foreign

September 28, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kuwait.. FDI down 3.16 percent

Official data showed, on Tuesday, that foreign direct investment in Kuwait fell to 4.167 billion dinars ($13.87 billion) in the first quarter of 2021, down 3.16 percent on an annual basis, under

September 28, 2021

Business·Economy·News

Qatar leads collective gains for Gulf stock exchanges

Gulf stock market indices closed collectively higher, led by Qatar, on Tuesday, with the continued rise of crude oil prices in global markets, approaching $80 for Brent mix. By 12:30 (GMT), Brent

September 28, 2021

Business·Economy·News

The Security Council calls on Lebanon to implement the “urgent” required reforms

The United Nations Security Council on Monday called on the new Lebanese government to “urgently and transparently implement the known, necessary and fundamental reforms to respond to the urgent needs and legitimate

September 28, 2021

Economy·Government and Politics·News

Amman hosts Jordanian-Syrian meetings for economic cooperation

Expanded Jordanian-Syrian ministerial meetings began in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, transport, electricity, agriculture and water resources.

September 28, 2021

Economy·News

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Iran Fires Missiles at US Bases After CENTCOM Confirms Direct Strikes on Iranian Soil

Iran Denies Nuclear Activity at Pickaxe Mountain as Trump’s July Threat Lingers

Iran Strikes Back After US Bombs Larak Island. Trump Threatens Worse.

Iran Claims It Destroyed US Fighter Jet Hangars at Two Jordan Air Bases

Algeria regrets France’s decision to reduce visas for its citizens

Saudi Arabia announces the start of a dialogue with the European Union on its human rights file

Saudi Arabia .. Foreign reserves rise 3 percent in August

Lebanon.. So far, there is no specific visit to Syria or Saudi Arabia

France calls for Libyan elections to be held on time

Algeria calls for launching direct negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario

Kuwait.. FDI down 3.16 percent

Qatar leads collective gains for Gulf stock exchanges

The Security Council calls on Lebanon to implement the “urgent” required reforms

Amman hosts Jordanian-Syrian meetings for economic cooperation

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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