Middle East
Israel’s Gaza blockade under scrutiny after latest violence
May 7, 2019
Israel’s Gaza blockade under scrutiny after latest violence
JERUSALEM (AP) — For 12 years, Israel has maintained a blockade over the Gaza Strip, seeking to weaken the territory’s…
‘Feels terrible’: Iran a year after US sanctions reimposed
May 7, 2019
‘Feels terrible’: Iran a year after US sanctions reimposed
Alireza says he used to dream of a better future in Iran and even saw himself getting a new car…
UAE says it releases Qatar navy boat, 4 sailors amid dispute
May 6, 2019
UAE says it releases Qatar navy boat, 4 sailors amid dispute
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it has released a Qatari naval vessel and four…
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
May 6, 2019
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Many Muslims around the world began fasting Monday to mark the start of the…
Amazon rebrands Souq.com in the UAE
May 6, 2019
Amazon rebrands Souq.com in the UAE
Amazon has rebranded regional commerce market Souq.com in the UAE to automatically redirect customers to Amazon’s newly launched website there,…
Syrian rebels say goal of Russia’s Idlib assault is to take highways
May 6, 2019
Syrian rebels say goal of Russia’s Idlib assault is to take highways
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian rebels backed by Turkey said on Monday that Moscow and its Syrian government ally were trying…
Qatar disowns tourism official’s comments on visas for ‘enemies’
May 6, 2019
Qatar disowns tourism official’s comments on visas for ‘enemies’
DOHA (Reuters) – A Qatari tourism official said the country would not grant visas to those it considers “enemies” in…
Brother of Iran’s President Rouhani sentenced for graft
May 6, 2019
Brother of Iran’s President Rouhani sentenced for graft
An Iranian court has sentenced Hossein Fereidoun, senior diplomat and brother of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, to a prison term on…
US-Taliban talks stumble over troop withdrawal: Taliban
May 6, 2019
US-Taliban talks stumble over troop withdrawal: Taliban
Talks between the Taliban and the US have become bogged down over the key issue of when foreign forces might…
US sends naval strike group to Middle East in ‘message’ to Iran
May 6, 2019
US sends naval strike group to Middle East in ‘message’ to Iran
The United States is sending an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East in…