The European Union on Thursday added 10 top Syrian officials to its sanctions blacklist for their alleged role in the “violent repression” of the civilian population. “The persons include high-ranking military officials and senior figures linked to the regime,” it said in a statement. EU leaders agreed last week to ...
Special forces from China and Saudi Arabia have held their first joint anti-terrorism drills, state media reported on Thursday, China’s latest effort to expand security ties with countries in the Middle East and its Muslim neighbors. President Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia early this year, vowing to expand security cooperation ...
