January 2017
Ghalibaf: I Oppose the Deposit of Municipal Revenues into the Government Treasury
Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, opposes a provision that would transfer financial oversight of municipalities to the Court of Audit and mandates that municipal revenues…
Senior UN Official: 10,000 Civilians Killed in Yemen War
A senior UN official reported that 10,000 civilians have been killed in the Yemen war, a significant increase from previous estimates. The ongoing conflict involves…
Saudi Arabia: No Need to Extend OPEC Agreement Beyond Six Months
Saudi Oil Minister Khalid Al-Falih announced that OPEC likely won't need to extend its oil production cut agreement beyond six months due to expected demand…
Spain's Hopes for Selling Warships to Saudi Arabia
King Felipe VI of Spain is visiting Saudi Arabia to finalize a two billion euro deal for the sale of military ships, which has faced…
Representative of Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran is not willing to boycott this year's Hajj
Iran's representative for Hajj affairs stated that the country will not boycott this year's Hajj despite Saudi Arabia's rejection of its conditions. Negotiations are set…
Netanyahu to be questioned over 'financial corruption' allegations
Benjamin Netanyahu is under investigation for alleged financial corruption involving gifts from prominent businessmen. This situation highlights potential political instability for Netanyahu and the Likud…