In a significant development Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara cannot allow countries that support terrorism to in NATO, in reference to Finland and Ankara’s bid to join the military alliance. “For as long as Tayyip Erdogan is the head… Read More ›
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Explosion at Arab gas pipeline causes total blackout in Syria: SANA
On Monday, Syria’s state news agency (SANA) reported, an explosion on the Arab gas pipeline has caused a total blackout in Syria. The explosion occurred between the Ad Dumayr and Adra areas in Syria. In a statement, Syrian oil minister… Read More ›
Qatar purchased $500 million Lebanese government bonds
Qatar’s move is probably aimed at increasing its traction in the Middle East and comes in the wake of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cutting diplomatic ties with it since June 2017 and have accused Doha… Read More ›
Global anti-terror financial watchdog places Cambodia on money-laundering watchlist
Cambodia has been placed on the watchlist of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to its susceptibility to money laundering and terrorism financing. On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money-laundering watchdog, placed Cambodia on its… Read More ›
European Commission adds Saudi Arabia to dirty-money blacklist
Britain has opposed Saudi Arabia’s inclusion in the list because of it probably bad for business, especially for the City of London. In a significant development, the European Commission has added a host of countries including Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Panama,… Read More ›
Australia’s Royal Commission begins inquiry alleged wrong-doings in the country’s financial sector
Allegations of widespread wrong-doings have plagued Australia’s finance sector since many years, adding pressure on the industry to undergo a thorough root-and branch reform. On Monday, the head of the government-backed inquiry which is delving into Australia’s finance sector to… Read More ›
Trump Administration preparing grounds for tapping Afghanistan’s rare earth minerals
With Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani visiting the U.S. the two leaders vowed to defeat terrorism, the steep hurdle that has to be crossed before Afghanistan’s riches can be tapped. In a meeting in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump and… Read More ›
Eyeing Afghanistan’s dormant economic wealth, U.S. changes its Afgh-Pak strategy
This a significant strategic shift by the Trump Administration has potentially serious geo-economic consequences for the region and has the potential to bring about a turnaround in Afghanistan’s economy. With the U.S. Administrations deciding to secure Afghanistan from rogue elements,… Read More ›
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Jakarta Attacks
In what is the first time the radical group has targeted the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack by suicide bombers and gunmen in the heart of Jakarta on Thursday. The brazenness of their… Read More ›