Libya, Turkey ink trade and economy MoU
The Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) signed with Turkey a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost trade and economic ties, the Turkish trade minister said Thursday.
U.S continues pushing for Libya peaceful solution in Cairo and with HoR’s Saleh
The U.S continued its accelerated push for a ceasefire and a non-military solution to the Libyan crisis. Yesterday, U.S Ambassador to Tripoli Richard Norland met Egyptian officials and Libyan House of Representatives (HoR) head Ageela Saleh in Cairo.
Iran | Government Spox: Iran responds decisively to any provocative action by US
The spokesman for the Iranian government, Ali Rabiei, said that any resolution in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 is unacceptable and is a mockery of international law, adding that Iran will show a proportionate and decisive response to any provocative and illegal action.
Iran dismantles five spy teams tied to foreign intel services : Intelligence Ministry
Iranian intelligence forces have identified and arrested a number of spies linked to foreign espionage services.
Gulf News free webinar to focus on international immigration
International immigration has become a hot topic for many UAE residents, with many immigration consultancies overwhelmed with the interest of resettling for people in the UAE.
Special Analysises
Islamic State Global Operations
TRAC Senior Analyst Daniel Lebowitz provides deep insight into the Islamic State during its “War of Attrition” in July, (more below.) Lebowitz catalogs the group’s attacks in eleven areas of operation that culminated in the lead up to Eid al-Adha. According to the special report, 189 high profile attacks took place across the world in July. Iraq, Syria, and West Africa led the list of countries where the most kinetic activity took place. TRAC’s statistical analysis of Islamic State activities worldwide assists in understanding where IS expansion and increased tempo of operations are occurring. Though the steady pace of attacks in Syria and Iraq have remained relatively constant, notable upticks in Bangladesh, west and central Africa and Sinai indicate Islamic State’s continued global reach.
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
In major escalation, deadly clashes erupted along state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, killing at least 18, raising risk of further hostilities in August.
Ahrar Al-Jufra Group: Large mobilization of Janjaweed mercenaries in Al-Jufra
The Spokesman for the Ahrar Al-Jufra Group (Jufra Freedom Group), Mahmoud Ghomais, reported that there have been dubious movements in the Al-Jufra and Sirte areas approximately a week ago, confirming in a television statement, that his group has monitored large and continuous mobilization of Haftar’s militias and Janjaweed mercenaries in the Al-Jufra area.