Jordan: King Abdullah visits Iraq

Jordanian monarch Abdullah II Monday paid a historic visit to Baghdad after nearly 11 years in a move that heralds Iraq’s return to the international in the wake of the Islamic State group (ISIS) defeat in 2017. King Abdullah II, AFP reports met with President Barham Saleh in Baghdad including Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi. […]

Washington to cut military aid to Tunisia by half over democracy deficit

Washington will slash this year into two its military aid to Tunisia in reaction to the authoritarian path that the North African country has taken, reports say.   The announcement was made by a spokesperson from the State Department in an email to Al Monitor.   Tunisia, a strategic partner of the U.S., will receive […]

Qatar honors Moroccan police for key role in Arab Cup Success

A special tribute was paid to the Moroccan police (DGSN) during the closing ceremony of the Arab Security Cooperation Center, on the sidelines of the Arab Cup football competitions in Doha. Qatari authorities commended Morocco’s proactive contribution to the smooth running of the tournament, highlighting the team’s efficiency in coordination and real-time information exchange regarding […]