Hijab law on the horizon: Iran’s tightening grip on dress code stirs controversy
Iran's legislative body has forwarded a proposed hijab law to the influential Guardians Council for final review.
August 21, 2023Section
Middle East
China strengthens military ties with Russia, Iran and Belarus
China's Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, announced plans to strengthen military collaboration with Iran, Belarus, and member countries of the Shanghai...
August 15, 2023
Central Asia and Gulf states: deepening relations, more investments and shared visions
Three decades post the Soviet Union's dissolution, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are on a transformative economic trajectory.
August 13, 2023
U.S. and Saudi Arabia navigate diplomatic path for Israel ties amid geostrategic concerns
The United States and Saudi Arabia are discussing potential terms to normalize Saudi Arabia's relations with Israel.
August 9, 2023
400+ Shia Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Bahrain Over Conditions
According to activists and opposition members, in Bahrain, over 400 political detainees, primarily of the Shia community, have initiated a...
August 9, 2023
Erdogan Warns of Black Sea Crisis, Pleads for Diplomacy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed concerns about a regional crisis should the conflict between Russia and Ukraine expand...
August 9, 2023
Netanyahu amends judicial reforms and promotes market stability
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has chosen to partially implement the proposed judicial reforms, focusing solely on altering the judge...
August 6, 2023
Saudi Arabia hosts meeting on Ukraine conflict with thirty countries today
Saudi Arabia is today hosting a multinational meeting to discuss the Ukrainian conflict and seek steps towards establishing a "fair...
August 5, 2023
Argentina meets IMF debt payment with Qatar loan
The Argentinian government confirmed today it has repaid a $775 million debt installment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), utilizing...
August 5, 2023