Middle East

Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks; may rotate as Israel PM

Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks; may rotate as Israel PM

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz launched negotiations on Monday over a proposed Israeli…
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on…
Trump says Rouhani meeting not scheduled as speculation swirls

Trump says Rouhani meeting not scheduled as speculation swirls

US President Donald Trump said Monday he could not rule out a meeting with Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani at the…
Iran resists sanctions, US is ‘desperate,’ Rouhani says

Iran resists sanctions, US is ‘desperate,’ Rouhani says

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday new US sanctions, under which Iran’s central bank was blacklisted…
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record

Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record

GENEVA (Reuters) – Two dozen mainly European countries voiced concern on Monday at alleged torture, unlawful detentions and unfair trials…
UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities

UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities

NEW YORK (AP) — Britain has concluded that Iran was responsible for attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, UK…
At UN General Assembly, Iran and US historically at odds

At UN General Assembly, Iran and US historically at odds

Iran has often commanded center stage at the annual UN gathering of world leaders, turning the organization’s headquarters into an…
Israel’s Arab party support pushes Gantz ahead of Netanyahu

Israel’s Arab party support pushes Gantz ahead of Netanyahu

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Arab-dominated Joint List party moved on Sunday to back the center-left bloc of Benny Gantz, who…
US emphasizes diplomacy in standoff with Iran

US emphasizes diplomacy in standoff with Iran

The United States said Sunday it will make its case against Iran at the United Nations this week, insisting it…
UN welcomes Yemen rebels’ offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia

UN welcomes Yemen rebels’ offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Huthi plan to cease drone and missile attacks in Saudi Arabia “could send a powerful message of the will…
Back to top button