Middle East
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
May 13, 2019
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
Marking the 70th anniversary of Israel’s admission to the United Nations, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued a statement via Twitter…
Turkey denies torture claims by journalist Deniz Yücel
May 13, 2019
Turkey denies torture claims by journalist Deniz Yücel
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement rejecting claims that officers tortured German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yücel while he…
Saudi oil tankers hit by ‘sabotage attacks’ as Gulf tensions soar
May 13, 2019
Saudi oil tankers hit by ‘sabotage attacks’ as Gulf tensions soar
Saudi Arabia said Monday two of its oil tankers were damaged in “sabotage attacks” in the Gulf as tensions soared…
Poland cancels Israeli visit over WWII property restitution row
May 13, 2019
Poland cancels Israeli visit over WWII property restitution row
Poland on Monday said it had cancelled a visit by Israeli officials over their intention to raise the issue of…
UN says first day of Huthi withdrawal from Yemen ports went to plan
May 12, 2019
UN says first day of Huthi withdrawal from Yemen ports went to plan
DUBAI (Reuters) – The first day of a withdrawal of forces by Yemen’s Huthi movement from three of Yemen’s Red…
Iran may attack Israel if US standoff escalates: Israeli minister
May 12, 2019
Iran may attack Israel if US standoff escalates: Israeli minister
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli cabinet minister warned on Sunday of possible direct or proxy Iranian attacks on Israel should…
Yemen government blasts rebel ‘deception’ over port pullout
May 12, 2019
Yemen government blasts rebel ‘deception’ over port pullout
Yemen’s government on Sunday accused rebels of a “policy of deception” after they announced a pullout from a string of…
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
May 12, 2019
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
Europe’s popular annual fest of kitsch and outrageous fashion kicks off Tuesday in Tel Aviv, with Israel hoping the Eurovision…
Iran Guards chief says Americans have started ‘psychological war’
May 12, 2019
Iran Guards chief says Americans have started ‘psychological war’
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States has started a psychological war in the region, the commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary…
Iran’s Rouhani calls for unity to face ‘unprecedented’ US pressure
May 12, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani calls for unity to face ‘unprecedented’ US pressure
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for unity among Iran’s political factions to overcome conditions which he…