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Energy

Iran Begins Exporting Oil through New Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz Strait

July 23, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Foreign Policy

Saudi Arabia Rejects Allegations of Using Pegasus Spyware

July 23, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Administration

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Passes Away

July 1, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Foreign Policy

Iran Wants Guarantees from US on Nuclear Deal

July 1, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Business

Saudi Arabia Unveils Ambitious National Logistics Strategy

July 1, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Business

Saudi Arabia to Create New National Airlines with Oil Diversification

July 1, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Administration

Saudi Arabia Limits Number of Believers Performing Hajj

June 17, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Administration

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

June 17, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

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 […]

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Foreign Policy

US, Saudi Arabia Agree Climate Cooperation

June 17, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia and the United States have agreed on cooperation in the field of climate, as the two countries will look to implement the Paris Agreement and facilitate the G20 in Italy and the UN […]

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Foreign Policy

Israeli Army Arrests Hamas Leader in West Bank

June 3, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

The Israeli army said on Wednesday it arrested one of Hamas leaders in the occupied West Bank territory, on charges of setting up a base for a Palestinian Islamist movement in the area. Special forces […]

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Technology

Biden Considering a Response Against Russia Over Cyberattacks

June 3, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday he was considering a possible response after the White House linked Russia to a cyber attack that had temporarily paralyzed the work of international meat processing giant JBS. Asked […]

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Energy

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Tehran Refinery

June 3, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

A massive fire broke out in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Thursday, devastating one refinery, Iranian media reported. “The fire at the refinery has been contained and will be completely extinguished by noon,” Shaker […]

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Energy

US, Germany Discuss “Nord Stream 2” Pipeline

June 3, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s foreign policy and security adviser, Jan Hecker, discussed Russia’s second export pipeline across the Baltic Sea, Nord Stream 2, and a […]

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Foreign Policy

Biden to Meet With UK Prime Minister Johnson, Turkish President Erdogan

June 3, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

US President Joe Biden will meet with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, among others, later this month, the White House said. “President Biden will meet with UK Prime Minister […]

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Politics

Trump Permanently Shuts Down Blog After Less Than a Month

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Former President Donald Trump’s blog, in which he shared thoughts and comments with his audience after his accounts were blocked on major social networking platforms, has been permanently shut down, Trump’s spokesman Jason Miller said […]

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Culture

Saudi Arabia to Host the World Martial Arts Games 2023

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

The capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, will host the World Martial Arts Games (WCG) in 2023, an international multi-sport event in which 15 combat sports and martial arts competitions will take place, Forbes reported. According […]

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Foreign Policy

Israel Destroys Syrian Army Post in the Golan Heights

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

The Israeli army on Tuesday destroyed a Syrian regime monitoring post in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, a third such operation during this year. The military “destroyed the Syrian army’s front post in the Israeli area […]

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Foreign Policy

Latest Spying Row Threatens Relations Between Washington and Brussels

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Allegations that the U.S. spied on European leaders with the help of the Danish intelligence agency raised concerns in the EU and again cast a shadow of doubt over relations between Washington and Brussels relations, […]

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Foreign Policy

Russia Threatens to Send “Uncomfortable Signals” Ahead of Putin-Biden Summit

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Russian authorities said they would send “uncomfortable signals” to the U.S. ahead of the summit of the leaders of the two countries next month, announcing they would strengthen their militarily, presence on the western borders, […]

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Technology

Bitcoin Cannot Be Destroyed, Binance’s Chief Claims

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

According to Changpeng Zhao, CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology cannot be destroyed at this time, so governments and regulators must adapt and start using blockchain technology […]

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Administration

Biden Promises to Break Silence Over the 1921 Tulsa Massacre

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

President Joe Biden on Tuesday paid tribute to the forgotten victims of the 1921 massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of the worst outbreaks of racist violence in U.S. history. “I am coming here to help […]

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Administration

Iranian Naval Tanker Crashes in the Gulf of Oman

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

One Iranian naval support ship sank in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday after failing to put out a fire that engulfed it, but the crew evacuated safely, the Iranian military said. The tanker “Kharg” […]

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Foreign Policy

Netanyahu’s Opponents Must Form a Coalition by Midnight

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political opponents are rushing to form a coalition government agreement at midnight on Wednesday and to end his 12-year rule. Netanyahu, 71, is the longest-serving Israeli prime minister. Centrist leader […]

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Energy

Saudi Arabia Increases Daily Oil Production to 8.4 Million Barrels in May

June 2, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia increased its oil production to 8.482 million barrels per day in May, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said. The minister indicated that this number corresponds to the previously estimated production. According […]

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Technology

After a Bad Week, Bitcoin Climbs Around $40,000

May 27, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Cryptocurrencies have yet to come close to their April all-time highs, but Bitcoin has been strengthening for most of the week, even surpassing the $40,000 mark at times. Bitcoin, together with most cryptocurrencies experienced a […]

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Foreign Policy

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Could Amount to War Crimes, UN Human Rights Commissioner Warns

May 27, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

The attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip could amount to war crimes, UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet warned on Thursday. Bachelet also added that she saw no evidence that the […]

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Environment

Saudi Arabia, China Advocate Environmental Protection

May 27, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia and the Center for Landscaping and Desertification Prevention of Saudi Arabia held a joint tree planting event to jointly promote the concept of green development, expressing support for the […]

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Foreign Policy

Saudi Arabia to Announce Hajj 2021 Details, Could Allow up to 60,000 Pilgrims

May 25, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia’s authorities have announced that in the next few days they will release detailed information about the organization of this year’s pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is […]

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Ultra-conservative Politicians Dominate Iranian Presidential Election

May 25, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

Iran approved seven ultra-conservative candidates for the country’s next month’s presidential election, including the head of the judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian media reported. However, political heavyweights such as Ali Larijani, an important figure in the […]

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Biden, Putin to Meet in Geneva Next Month

May 25, 2021 Bojan Stojkovski

President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva next month to discuss strained bilateral relations, the White House announced on Tuesday. The summit in the Swiss city will take place on […]

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