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Syria agrees to put its chemical weapons under international control

DAMASCUS: Syria has agreed to the Russia proposal to put its chemical weapons stockpiles under international control. “Syria is handing over its chemical weapons under...

State of emergency extended for two months in Egypt

CAIRO: Egypt’s interim President Adly Mansour has extended the state of emergency across the country for two months over security concerns, his spokesman said. "President...

US begins delivering weapons to foreign-backed militants in Syria

WASHIGTON: The US Central Intelligence Agency and State Department have begun delivering weapons to foreign-backed militants in Syria through Turkey and Jordan over the...

SCO summit to begin in Bishkek today

BISHKEK: The 13th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will begin in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek today (on Friday), aiming at fostering...

Putin warns against US military intervention in Syria

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned against US military intervention in Syria without UN Security Council authorization, saying that such an action would...

UN Security Council discusses Russian proposal for establishing international control over Syria’s chemical weapons

NEW YORK: The UN Security Council’s five permanent members on Wednesday held a closed-door session in New York City to discuss the Russia’s proposed...

Russia provides evidence of chemical weapons use by Syrian militants to UN

MOSCOW: Russia has provided evidence to the UN Security Council against foreign-backed militants in Syria as they used chemical weapons near Aleppo in March,...

US welcomes Pakistan’s decision to release Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar

WASHINGTON: The United Stated has welcomed Pakistan’s decision to release Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, former Afghan Taliban second-in-command, saying it would further accelerate Afghan...

Obama describes strike against Syria in US national interests

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has said that it is in the national security interests of the United States to respond to the Syrian...

Iran denies giving up its nuclear rights

TEHRAN: Iran will not give up its nuclear rights, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that pressure would not...

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