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Qatar’s Islamist ties targeted by Saudi-led demands

Rift risks further fracturing the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Iran holds Quds Day rallies amid tensions

Iran is encouraging a massive turnout for Quds Day rallies this Friday. Quds Day, marking…

Rwanda’s presidential candidates are announced

Today is the submission deadline for candidacy for the August 4th presidential election in Rwanda.…

EU renews Crimea sanctions

EU trade sanctions on Crimea were originally set to expire on Friday. Earlier this week,…

Friday, June 23

NO LET UP; NO EFFECT EU RENEWS CRIMEA SANCTIONS EU trade sanctions on Crimea were…

Syrian soldiers, who have defected to join the Free Syrian Army, hold up their rifles as they secure a street in Saqba, in Damascus suburbs, in this January 27, 2012 / Syrian peace
Syrian peace: emergent settlement or talking in circles?

Negotiations in early July will go nowhere if key players within Syria are sidelined.

Going nuclear? India bids to join NSG

A plenary meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) will be held in Bern, Switzerland…

Thailand hopes to attract investment

Several senior Thai officials, including the PM, are set to speak at the Thailand Investment…

EU heads discuss defence cooperation in Brussels

As the leaders of the European Union meet in Brussels today, impeding Brexit negotiations are…

Thursday, June 22

DEFENDING EUROPE EU HEADS MEET IN BRUSSELS As the leaders of the European Union meet…