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  • India officially cancels $500-million defense deal with Israel

    India officially cancels $500-million defense deal with Israel

    Date: 2018-01-03 07:54:11 GMT - Israel - International - SN:1 - ID:7171765

    Two weeks before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India, New Delhi has officially cancelled a $500-million defense deal with defense giant Rafael to purchase Spike anti-tank guided missiles, The JPost reported Tuesday. “Rafael ....

  • Earthquake hits Macedonia with magnitude of 4.8

    Earthquake hits Macedonia with magnitude of 4.8

    Date: 2018-01-02 19:01:26 GMT - Macedonia - International - SN:44 - ID:7171519

    A series of mild to moderate earthquakes rattled Macedonia early Tuesday, causing panic and minor damage to houses near the epicenter, while no injuries were reported. Macedonia's National Seismological Observatory said that, the strongest ....

  • Trump says sanctions are having a 'big impact' on North Korea

    Trump says sanctions are having a 'big impact' on North Korea

    Date: 2018-01-02 18:34:03 GMT - USA - International - SN:43 - ID:7171487

    US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that, U.S sanctions on North Korea are having a “big impact” on the rogue regime, while reprising his “rocket man” label for Kim Jong-un, according to Fox News. “Sanctions and 'other' pressures are ....

  • France concerned over developments in Iran

    France concerned over developments in Iran

    Date: 2018-01-02 18:16:22 GMT - France - International - SN:42 - ID:7171475

    France is concerned over the number of victims and arrests during the massive protests in Iran, according to a statement by the French Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. "The French authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Iran, ....

  • Sisi issues a decree extending state of emergency for 3 months

    Sisi issues a decree extending state of emergency for 3 months

    Date: 2018-01-02 17:13:24 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:41 - ID:7171349

    President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued a presidential decree to extend the state of emergency nationwide for another three months as of 1 am Cairo local time on January 13, 2018. Under the decision published in the official gazette, the Armed ....

  • 7 Houthis killed in Saudi-led Arab coalition airstrikes

    7 Houthis killed in Saudi-led Arab coalition airstrikes

    Date: 2018-01-02 17:12:10 GMT - Yemen - Egypt - SN:40 - ID:7171335

    At least seven Houthi militants were killed Tuesday in Saudi-led Arab coalition airstrikes on Houthi gatherings in Noman district, Al Bayda province, central Yemen. A Yemeni military source told Saba news agency that Yemeni armed forces were able ....

  • GCC security general, Yemeni information min. media cooperation

    GCC security general, Yemeni information min. media cooperation

    Date: 2018-01-02 17:11:10 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:39 - ID:7171324

    Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al Zayani discussed with Yemeni Minister of Information Muammar bin Mutair Al Iryani bilateral media cooperation, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Tuesday. The meeting touched on ....

  • Conway says White House to meet with Capitol Hill leaders this week

    Conway says White House to meet with Capitol Hill leaders this week

    Date: 2018-01-02 16:59:08 GMT - USA - International - SN:38 - ID:7171297

    Counselor to the US President Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday the White House is working with leaders on Capitol Hill to layout the legislative agenda for the year, The Washington Times reported. “I know the big four are set to meet this week ....

  • Telecom Egypt: Internet service fully back to normal after undersea cable cut repair

    Telecom Egypt: Internet service fully back to normal after undersea cable cut repair

    Date: 2018-01-02 16:42:00 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:37 - ID:7171286

    The internet service was fully back to normal after a cut in an undersea cable was repaired, Telecom Egypt said on Tuesday. In a statement, Telecom Egypt, the country's largest internet provider, said it has secured alternative internet options ....

  • Son of Shah of Iran encourages protests against ruling regime

    Son of Shah of Iran encourages protests against ruling regime

    Date: 2018-01-02 16:38:08 GMT - Egypt - International - SN:36 - ID:7171269

    Reza Pahlavi, former Iranian Prince and son of Shah (King) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - deposed in the 1979 Islamic Revolution encouraged the ongoing anti-government protests on Tuesday. Pahlavi wrote on his official twitter account, "We will remember ....

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