UAE sends Arab world’s first mission to Mars
The rocket carrying the probe took off from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center, marking the beginning of an almost 500 million kilometer journey into space
Month: July 2020
Afghans Still Divided Over 1973 Coup That Ended Monarchy And Unleashed Turmoil
Nearly half a century ago, a bloodless palace coup in Afghanistan ended more than two centuries of Durrani monarchy in Afghanistan.
Why are Israelis protesting?
Protestors have been demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Global economy picking up but wave of infections can cause disruptions: IMF
By IAR Desk The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that global economic activity is
Russian company claums drug for Covid-19 cure
The R-Pharm Group focuses on research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of pharmaceuticals, laboratory equipment and medical devices.
Coronavirus in the Caucasus and Central Asia
The countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus are facing an unprecedented challenge. Their traditional partners in the West are distracted. That leaves China as the sole remaining potential source of help to the struggling region.
Jordan dissolves local Muslim Brotherhood branch
The move, which will be a huge setback to the movement, was made by the country’s top court
Ebola cases rise in DR Congo, surpass previous outbreak
Of the 56 cases reported so far, 53 are confirmed and three are probable. In the last three weeks alone, 28 cases have been confirmed.
Iran refutes claims of dropping India from Chabahar railway project, says no deal existed
One of the deputies of the Port and Maritime Organisation of Iran , Farhad Montaser has said that Iran had not inked any deal with India regarding the project.
OPEC forecasts rise in global oil demand
2020 has witnessed a collapse in oil prices after global demand fell by a third when governments imposed lockdowns to stop the spread of the virus.