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Iran NegotiationsObama and Congress Approach an Impasse on Iran Sanctions
On one side are Hill Democrats who—along with Republicans—want to weigh in on Iran’s nuclear program. On the other is the White House, which has said that any statement from Congress would jeopardize a long-term deal to dismantle the country’s nuclear capabilities. Obama has vowed to veto any legislation that imposes sanctions, urging Congress to “hold your fire” while talks continue.
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AQAP and YemenYemen = (Somalia + Libya) / Syria x Saudi Arabia + Iran
In fact, AQAP is proving so resilient it continues to publish the English-language online magazine Inspire which contains recipes on how to build bombs. The social media impact of Inspire must not be underestimated. It is the al-Qaeda English language handbook that has gotten into the hands of so many Islamic radical wannabees and is one of AQAP's principal tools of recruitment to this day. AQAP rivals ISIS in the volume of English-language videos and social media messages it releases.
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ISIS and SyriaISIS Gaining Ground in Syria, Despite U.S. Strikes
The area of ISIS’s expansion includes large segments of the Homs Desert, which begins far south of the contested northern city of Aleppo. It stretches below the presumed capital of ISIS in Syria, Raqqa, and all the way to the Iraqi border. It is largely rural and not an area that ISIS has had to fight for. Rather the group took control of uncontested parts of the countryside while skirting key regime strongholds in the area, Cafarella said.
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Global Oil MarketsOil at new low after double-whammy from Goldman, Saudi
Goldman analysts said in their latest research that oil prices would bottom this spring at an average of $40.5 a barrel thanks to the yawning gap between supply and demand. They said prices would recover gradually to around $58/bbl by the fourth quarter and would average $65 next year, as production from expensive fields tails off, bringing the market back into balance.
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Marriage and DivorceDivorces in Saudi were triple marriages in 2014
The Western towns of Jeddah, Makkah and Taif maintained their position as having the highest number of divorce cases in 2014, the justice ministry said in a report published by the Saudi Arabic language daily Arar.
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AirportsUAE’s Al Jaber wins $490m Saudi airport expansion contract
The Saudi unit of Abu Dhabi-based Al Jaber Group has been awarded a SR1.8 billion ($490 million) contract to develop an airport in the Gulf kingdom.
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Russia and Middle EastRussia threatens to halt cooperation with U.S. on Iran, Syria
Russia warned Tuesday that it may halt cooperation with the United States on Iran and Syria in response to a continuing stream of U.S. sanctions.
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HaiaGunshots fired at office of head of Saudi religious police
The attack came as Al Asheikh launched the Haia’s new charter and he hit out at some of those who have opposed him move to revamp the organisation.
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WomenSix women named as deputy chairpersons of Shoura committees
The Shoura Council reconstituted on Monday its 14 specialized committees for the third year of its Sixth Session, which will begin its business on Thursday. As many as six women members were chosen as deputy chairpersons of the committees.
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TunisiaOur country of the year: Hope springs
The idealism engendered by the Arab spring has mostly sunk in bloodshed and extremism, with a shining exception: Tunisia, which in 2014 adopted a new, enlightened constitution and held both parliamentary and presidential polls (a run-off is due in the latter on December 21st). Its economy is struggling and its polity is fragile; but Tunisia’s pragmatism and moderation have nurtured hope in a wretched region and a troubled world. Mabrouk, Tunisia!
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