Articles by Bojan Stojkovski

When the Covid vaccination rollout began, the U.S. was ahead of nearly every country in vaccination rates. However, over the summer, America’s vaccine rate was surpassed by other countries, especially in Western Europe and Scandinavia. […]

Seven States with the Lowest Covid Vaccination Rates Being Hit Hardest by the Delta Variant

In Idaho, Wyoming, Mississippi, West Virginia, North Dakota, Louisiana and Tennessee, less than 50 percent of the population has received their first dose of the vaccine. These seven states make up the lowest Covid vaccination […]

Saudi Arabia Looks to Purchase Almost 400 Thousand Tons of Wheat

Saudi Arabia’s state food procurement agency SAGO has announced a tender for the import of 360,000 tonnes of random wheat, Saudi media reported. According to the terms of the tender, the delivery to the grain […]

Emma Raducanu is Making History at the US Open

Emma Raducanu has made history by becoming the youngest British tennis player to reach the US Open semi finals in the Open era. The 18-year-old from Bromley reached the last 16 at Wimbledon and is […]

Virginia Removes Confederate Gen. Lee Statue from Richmond’s Monument Avenue

Virginia removed the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E Lee from Richmond’s famous Monument Avenue this week, more than a year after the order from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. The massive 12-ton, six-story monument was […]

Afghanistan’s Resistance Movement Urges International Community Not to Recognize Taliban Regime

Anti-Taliban forces in Afghanistan are asking the international community not to recognize the new government announced by the Taliban this week, stating that the cabinet of exclusively Taliban leaders or their associates is “illegal.” The […]

Fighting Texas Abortion Law Could Be Tough for Federal Government

Those fighting against the new Texas abortion law that effectively bans the majority of abortions have been looking to the federal government to knock down the new law. However, it is not that simple, legal […]

Texas Governor Defends Abortion Bans; Claims He Will “Eliminate” Rapists

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has defended his abortion ban, including the fact that it provides no exceptions for victims of rape and incest. The crushingly restrictive law outlawed abortion as we know it, in what […]

Bataclan Trial Begins in Paris

The trial of 20 men accused of orchestrating the Paris terror attacks in November 2015 began on Wednesday. The trial marks France’s biggest criminal trial in history. The trial has begun almost six years after […]

September 9, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

In Post-Hurricane New Jersey, Biden Speaks on Realities of Climate Change

President Biden spoke this week about the reality of climate change and called for action. The president traveled to New York and New Jersey to see the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, which swept across […]

September 9, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

U.S. Looks to Solar Power

The Biden administration is looking to increase the country’s use of solar power energy. In a report released Wednesday, Biden’s administration outlined how solar energy can help decarbonize the U.S. power grid and help achieve […]

Saudi Arabia Reports 123 Percent Rise in June Oil Exports

The value of Saudi Arabia’s oil exports increased by 123.2 percent in June 2021 compared to the same month in 2020, the Oil Price information portal said on Tuesday. According to the Saudi Arabia General […]

Saudi Arabia Attracts Industry Investments Worth $18.6bn

Investment in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector equaled $18.6 billion in the first seven months of 2021, Saudi Industry and Natural Resources Minister Bandar Ibn Ibrahim Ibn Abdullah Al-Khorayef said in a tweet. The Saudi Minister […]

Israeli PM Announces Intention to Create Arab Coalition against Iran

In an interview with The New York Times ahead of his visit to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced his intention to create a coalition of Arab countries seeking to limit Iran’s influence in […]

Russia Calls on Iran, US to Agree on Nuclear Deal

The Russian Foreign Ministry called on Iran to do everything so that the so-called nuclear deal does not cease to exist, in an official statement made by Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova. Commenting on […]

August 20, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

US Preparing Contingency Plan If Iran Deal Falls Through

The State Department is preparing several contingencies in case the US fails to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for the Iranian nuclear program, US special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, said in […]

August 20, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia Remains China’s Main Oil Supplier

Last month, Saudi Arabia increased oil supplies to China by 24% year on year, while Russian supplies decreased by 10%, Reuters reported, referring to data from China’s General Administration of Customs. China’s largest oil suppliers […]

August 13, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Qatar Appoints Ambassador to Saudi Arabia after Years of Rift in Diplomatic Relations

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has appointed the first ambassador to Saudi Arabia after a four-year break in relations between the two countries. Qatar appointed Bandar Muhammad Abdullah al-Attiyah, who previously […]

August 13, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Pentagon Threatens with Sanctions over Supply of Weapons from Russia and China to Iran

US authorities may impose sanctions to prevent the supply of weapons to Iran from Russia and China, Dana Stroul, assistant to the head of the Pentagon for the Middle East said. Speaking at a hearing […]

August 11, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Israel Maintains Direct Contacts with Saudi Arabia to Combat Iran, Minister Says

Israel is directly engaged in dialogue with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states to combat Iranian influence in the region, Israeli Minister for Regional Cooperation Issawi Frej said on Tuesday, local media reported. “When it […]

August 11, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia Wants to Replace Patriot Air Defense with Russian-Made Abakan System

Several sources related to the Russian defense-industrial complex suggested that Saudi authorities are showing interest in the Russian Abakan anti-aircraft missile system – the world’s first specialized system for combating high-speed high-altitude targets with ballistic […]

July 23, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Iran Must Respect Protesters’ Rights, Rouhani Says

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need to respect the right of people to protest against the harsh living conditions caused by “droughts and intense heat”, Iranian media reported. Rouhani ordered the Governor-General of Khuzestan […]

July 23, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Iran Begins Exporting Oil through New Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz Strait

Iran on Thursday officially began exporting oil through a new pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in an online ceremony that this is a response to the United States’ sanctions […]

July 23, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia Rejects Allegations of Using Pegasus Spyware

Saudi Arabia has denied any involvement in the use of the Pegasus spyware to spy on its population, Saudi media reported, citing the kingdom’s government. In an official statement, Riyadh said that the principles guided […]

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Passes Away

Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, who led the department twice in his career, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88. According to Rumsfeld’s family, the former diplomat passed away in New […]

Iran Wants Guarantees from US on Nuclear Deal

Iran wants to receive assurances from the US that in the future, Washington won’t unilaterally withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as well as guarantees on the lifting of sanctions, IRNA agency […]

Saudi Arabia Unveils Ambitious National Logistics Strategy

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman, has launched the National Logistics Strategy, which aims to modernize the entire transport infrastructure of the kingdom, Al Arabiya TV reported. The implementation of a large-scale […]

Saudi Arabia to Create New National Airlines with Oil Diversification

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the country’s plans to launch a second national airline as part of a broader strategy to transform the Kingdom into a global logistics hub looking to diversify […]

June 17, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia Limits Number of Believers Performing Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s authorities, out of fear of the spread of the coronavirus, allowed only 60,000 Muslims living in the Kingdom to perform the Hajj this year, Arabian media reported. “Because the whole world is witnessing […]

June 17, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Bold Steps Needed in Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Program, France Claims

France believes that “bold initiatives” are needed when discussing the future Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program, the French Foreign Ministry said. “France, together with its partners, will mobilize all […]