- 13 January, 2026
Qatar and the Taliban have reached an agreement to resume Afghanistan evacuations
Qatar– President Joe Biden recently designated Qatar as a key non-NATO partner of the United States. Qatar’s government has secured an agreement with the Taliban
Iran’s Parliament has been suspended after 47 legislators tested positive for the COVID virus
Iran–The Iranian parliament’s public sessions have been halted because at least 47 parliamentarians have contracted Covid-19, with a dozen of them being hospitalized. On Monday,
Progress made on talks over Afghanistan airports with Qatar, Turkey
Afghanistan– The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has reached an agreement with a joint Qatari and Turkish venture on the details of aviation security. The Ministry
Afghan affairs more of Iran and Russia’s concern now
Afghanistan–Afghanistan is one such country whose control can never be called solely on oneself. It has its affairs controlled by countries like Iran, Russia and
UN Security Council Condemns Terrorist Assault in Iraq
Iraq– Alleged Daesh terrorists shot and killed at least 11 Iraqi soldiers during their sleep last Friday . The United Nations Security Council has unanimously
Turkish Cypriots cast their Ballots after a Campaign Dominated by Economic Crisis
Turkey– After a campaign driven by the economic crisis, Turkish Cypriots voted in a quick legislative election in the northern part of the Mediterranean island
Sanctions imposed on Hezbollah financiers in Lebanon
Lebanon– This week, the US Treasury Department issued further penalties against Hezbollah financiers, identifying a fundraising network located in Zambia and Lebanon. Adnan Ayad and
Libya: Central bank will unify after being torn by civil war
Libya– Libya’s central bank said , on Thursday, that it has begun the process of reunification following years of division during the country’s civil conflict.
Egypt Backs Somalia to Counter Turkey’s Growing Influence
Somalia– To offset the Turkish and Ethiopian presence in Mogadishu, Egypt is attempting to expand its influence in Somalia and assist the Somali government in
Sound Bombs Rock Private Iraqi Banks To Disturb Democracy
Iraq–Iraq city was rocked by sound bombs that went off simultaneously in two banks in Baghdad. Both banks sustained material damage with minimal loss of