Ground shifts in Indonesia's economy as conservative Islam takes root
A growing body of “born-again” Muslims are driving social changes that also have an economic impact, encouraging everything from Muslim-targeted housing to Shariah banking.
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Iran's Rouhani calls for unity to overcome US 'economic war'
“We need to unite to fight against and to win this economic war that America has launched against Iran,” Rouhani said, adding that there will be no talks with the US until sanctions are lifted.
Merkel meets PA President Abbas for talks in Berlin
"We appreciate Chancellor Merkel's efforts to create multilateral cooperation aside from unilateral solutions to create stability and peace in the world," Abbas says during meeting.
Turkey's Erdoğan says won't allow US stalling in Syria deal
“The agreement which we have reached with the USA is a correct step towards establishing a safe zone and removing the YPG from the east of the Euphrates,” Erdoğan tells reporters, adding that Turkey would not accept delays in the plan.
Report: US cyberattack hurt Iranian capability to target oil tankers in Persian Gulf
It was the first attack by the Cyber Command since it was raised to full combatant command in May, according to the report.
Alabama Republicans seek to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress
Citing her "engagement in rhetoric that explicitly runs counter to American values" and “a disturbing record of using anti-Semitic language," state GOP passes resolution calling on congressional delegation to “proceed with the expulsion process” against the first-term congresswoman, Fox News reports.
Trump, Rouhani talk of possible meeting to solve nuclear impasse
Anything agreed on at a meeting between the American and Iranian presidents would be subject to approval by Iran’s top decision-maker, the fiercely anti-American Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. British PM Boris Johnson: Iran has an opportunity to come back into the nuclear deal.
France hopes US, Iranian leaders will meet 'in coming weeks'
Speaking at the close of the G-7 summit, French President Emmanuel Macron says, "Two things are very important for us: Iran must never have nuclear weapons, and this situation should never threaten regional stability."
Iran's Zarif leaves G-7 talks, unclear if progress made to ease tensions
“Road ahead is difficult. But worth trying,” Iran’s foreign minister tweets after meeting French president and officials from Germany and Britain in Biarritz, France. French President Emmanuel Macron’s invitation to Zarif had caught US President Donald Trump by surprise, White House official says, and no US officials met with Zarif during the visit.
Iranian FM Zarif talking to French counterpart at G-7 summit
US President Donald Trump: "No comment" on Javad Zarif's reported arrival. Earlier, Trump said while he was happy for French President Emanuel Macron to reach out to Tehran to defuse tensions, he would carry on with his own initiatives.