Iranian government issues formal protest against Sweden and Belgium for embassy attacks

Violent protests have erupted in Iran and other countries to demand justice for the death of Mahsa Amini

Iran’s chain poisonings: an act of terrorism, a crime or mass hysteria?

Strange reports of the poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls come amidst a sustained western propaganda campaign for regime change against the Islamic Republic.

Earthquake damages in Turkiye exceed $100bn: UN

About 1.5 million people affected by the earthquake in Turkiye live in tents, while another 46,000 have been moved to container homes

Sweden’s NATO membership negotiations set for next month: Turkish FM

The Turkish foreign minister confirmed that the meeting will be held on 9 March in Brussels

The Big Stiff: Russia-Iran dump the dollar

News of Russian banks connecting to Iran’s financial messaging system strengthens the resistance against US-imposed sanctions on both countries and accelerates global de-dollarization.  

Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure

Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe

Riyadh looking to engage with Syrian government: Saudi FM

Just a few days ago, Syria’s Foreign Ministry announced the resumption of imports from the kingdom

Europe’s gas emergency: A continent hostage to seller prices

Europe’s reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from.

Spain repatriates two women, 13 children from camps in Syria

The women and children have been held in various detention camps in northern Syria since the defeat of the Islamic State in 2019

Iran judiciary hands down three death sentences over November terror attack

A Belgian national has also been sentenced to 40 years in jail and 74 lashes under espionage and money laundering charges

Qatari official says EU graft scandal could negatively affect ties

Brussels has accused Qatar of bribing officials as part of an influence peddling campaign

Dutch envoy’s remarks over press freedom in Jordan outrages Amman, Abu Dhabi

Jordan claims the Dutch ambassador “interfered” in a broadcast license application that is reportedly still under legal consideration

UAE demands explanation of racist comments made by Josep Borrell

The EU foreign policy chief is under fire for referring to the Global South as 'a jungle' that is trying to invade Europe

Iran summons UK, Norwegian ambassadors amid anti-government riots

According to state television, 41 people have died since the start of the protests one week ago

Qatar repatriates Iranian prisoners

Qatar has expressed its desire for Iran and US to revive the nuclear deal and end the tensions between the Persian Gulf states

Palestinian NGOs shutdown by Israel ‘not going anywhere’

Several of the NGOs, branded as 'terrorist groups' by Israel, had been documenting war crimes committed by the occupation army

EU proposes easing sanctions on IRGC to revive Iran nuclear deal: Report

The US negotiator present in Vienna says Washington is not engaged in negotiations about changing 'US sanctions compliance standards'

EU nations defy Israeli ban of Palestinian NGOs, vow to continue aid

Nine EU countries issued a rare rebuke of Israel's decision to dissolve several internationally-funded NGOs, citing lack of evidence of their alleged 'terrorist' activities

Belgian parliament to ratify prisoner exchange deal with Iran

In a bid to end the current humanitarian crisis caused by political tensions between Iran and Europe, prisoner exchange might be possible under a new law in Belgium

EU authorities confiscate assets linked to embezzlement at Lebanon’s central bank

Many Lebanese citizens believe that Salameh played a key role in the economic crisis that the country is currently experiencing

Riad Salameh stands accused of money laundering, says Lebanese President Aoun

Salameh has refused to cooperate with the forensic audit request of the central bank’s accounts, and failed to provide the necessary documents

Riad Salameh: Washington’s man in Lebanon; a suspect in Europe 

Europe has launched a flurry of criminal investigations into the United States' most valuable Lebanese financial asset, the country's Central Bank Governor

Luxembourg launches investigation into money laundering by Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor

Riad Salameh now faces three criminal investigations in Europe over alleged "massive" embezzlement of public funds