Abu Dhabi issues law on divorce, inheritance for non-Muslims

The capital of the United Arab Emirates has issued new rules governing divorce, inheritance and child custody for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi

Libya govt rejects suspension of FM weeks before election

Libya’s government has rejected a decision by the country’s presidential council to suspend the foreign minister over allegations of monopolizing foreign policy

Iraqi PM survives assassination attempt, ramping up tensions

Troops have deployed around Baghdad following the failed assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted the residence of Iraq’s prime minister

Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones

The Iraqi government says Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has survived an assassination attempt with an armed drone and is unharmed

Iran begins annual war games ahead of nuke talks with West

State TV says Iran’s military has begun its annual war games in a coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, less than a month before upcoming nuclear talks with the West

Iran says has enriched over 210 kilograms of uranium to 20%

Iran’s atomic agency said Friday that its stockpile of 20% enriched uranium has reached over 210 kilograms (463 pounds), the latest defiant move ahead of upcoming nuclear talks with the West

Iran marks anniversary of 1979 takeover of US Embassy

Thousands of Iranians have gathered on the streets of Tehran for the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy

Saudi Arabia, UAE call for civilian-led government in Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have joined calls for the immediate restoration of a civilian-led government in Sudan after a military coup

Umit Ozdag

Turkey Politics