Deployment of Shia militias weakens Al Maliki’s position
Lebanese media reported today (17 June) that the country's militant Shia group Hizbullah was preparing for the repercussions of the ...
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Baathists-jihadists co-operation can fuel insurgency
While the current offensive in northern Iraq has been spearheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) ...
Philippines to become a trillion dollar economy
The Philippines economy has the capacity for robust long-term economic growth of around 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent ...
Russian troop’s withdrawal may resume talks
President Putin’s announcement that Russian troops have been withdrawn from Ukrainian borders makes it more likely that talks will resume ...
Russian economy starts feeling the heat of sanctions
The GDP growth of Russian economy is nearly as disappointing as the Economics Ministry had anticipated. Growth was put at ...
Russia looks for long-term gas supplies to China, Japan
A potential long-term gas supply deal with China would enable Gazprom to better withstand backlash from European governments over the ...
Referenda in Eastern Ukraine is a push towards Civil War
Referenda in Eastern Ukraine illustrates lack of government control and pushes country further towards civil war, according to Matthew Clements, ...
Russia may cut gas supply to Ukraine next month
BERLIN: With Ukraine’s gas arrears, which as of the end of April have exceeded $3 billion, the risk of a ...
‘Election in Iraq seems a futile exercise’
MANAMA: Parliamentary elections in Iraq are unlikely to offer any meaningful change to the country's security or business environment, according ...
Syrian regime targets civilians with Chlorine gas
MANAMA: There have been several claims in international and opposition social media, alleging that the Syrian government has intensified its ...