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UK and Iraq agree future defence relationship
The UK has cemented its commitment to continued military support to Iraq, after an agreement was signed in London today. Defence Secretary…
Lack of funds forces UN to close life-saving aid programmes in Yemen
The United Nations announced that it is being forced to close down several humanitarian programmes in Yemen because money pledged by Member…
US military drone shot down over Yemen
A U.S. military MQ-9 drone was shot down in Yemen, U.S. officials have confirmed. The drone was shot down late on Tuesday…
Marks & Spencer loses Saudi Arabian franchise partnership
Saudi Arabian retailer Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co. has pulled out of its franchise partnership with British store group Marks & Spencer and…
US warns Greece not to assist Iranian tanker
The US has warned that any assistance given to the Iranian-flagged oil tanker recently released by Gibraltar would be considered as support…
UN renews call to Yemen’s warring parties to down weapons
The UN’s top aid coordinator in Yemen has renewed her appeal for an end to the conflict. In a statement , Lise…
Kuwait insists emir in good health after reports that he was unwell
Kuwaiti state media reported Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah had "recovered", shortly after Iran's foreign minister indicated that the 90-year-old was unwell.…
Iranian tanker leaves Gibraltar, Iran ready to give it naval escort
An Iranian ship held by Gibraltar since July on suspicion of transporting oil to Syria has left port. The tanker is moving…
US issues warrant for Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar
The US Justice Department has issued a federal warrant for the seizure of Grace 1, the Iranian oil tanker that was detained…
U.S. Threatens Visa Bans For Crew Of Freed Iranian Oil Supertanker
The United States says the crew of an Iranian supertanker whose departure Washington apparently was unable to block from Gibraltar could be…
Gibraltar to release Iranian vessel (Updated)
Update: Gibraltar has said it will allow a detained Iranian oil tanker to be released after Tehran gave the territory’s government an…
Steps taken to end Saudi ‘guardianship’ system for women, ‘encouraging’ start
Allowing Saudi women to apply for passports and travel without their guardians’ permission is “an encouraging move” towards the “complete abolition of…