Defense
UN nuclear body calls on Iran to explain undeclared uranium
November 22, 2019
UN nuclear body calls on Iran to explain undeclared uranium
The UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday urged Iran to explain the presence of uranium particles at an undeclared site, as…
Turkish army launches push into Syria, airstrikes hit the border town
October 10, 2019
Turkish army launches push into Syria, airstrikes hit the border town
President Tayyip Erdogan, announcing the start of the action, said the aim was to eliminate what he called a “terror…
Yemeni govt, separatists close to deal on ending Aden stand-off
October 8, 2019
Yemeni govt, separatists close to deal on ending Aden stand-off
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government and southern separatists are close to a deal that would end a power struggle in the southern…
US to withdraw troops as Turkey launches Syria operation: White House
October 7, 2019
US to withdraw troops as Turkey launches Syria operation: White House
US troops in northern Syria will no longer be near the border with Turkey, nor will they support Ankara’s “long-planned…
Oil slips after Saudi Arabia says to restore output but risks remain
September 18, 2019
Oil slips after Saudi Arabia says to restore output but risks remain
Oil prices slipped on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session after Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said the kingdom will…
Iran says it can now take enrichment past 20pc mark
September 8, 2019
Iran says it can now take enrichment past 20pc mark
Iran said on Saturday it was now capable of raising uranium enrichment past the 20 per cent level and had…
Pentagon diverts $3.6bn for the Mexican border wall
September 5, 2019
Pentagon diverts $3.6bn for the Mexican border wall
The US Defence Department said on Tuesday it was freeing up $3.6 billion in funds budgeted for other projects to…
Mystery surrounds Iran’s satellite launch
September 1, 2019
Mystery surrounds Iran’s satellite launch
A rocket at an Iranian space centre that was to conduct a satellite launch criticised by the US apparently exploded…
Iran’s Rouhani warns Macron of looming nuclear step
September 1, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani warns Macron of looming nuclear step
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani spoke with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, warning him that Tehran would take the next…
Britain sends another warship to Gulf
August 24, 2019
Britain sends another warship to Gulf
A third British warship is heading to the Gulf, the Royal Navy announced on Saturday, amid heightened tensions in the…