Middle East
Saudi-led coalition launches major operation to recapture Yemeni port city
September 18, 2018
Saudi-led coalition launches major operation to recapture Yemeni port city
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen has launched a major offensive to recapture the strategic port city…
Fighting resumes in Libyan capital, causes mass power outage
September 18, 2018
Fighting resumes in Libyan capital, causes mass power outage
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan authorities say fighting between rival militias in the capital of Tripoli has flared up again,…
Israel indirectly to blame for downing of plane over Syria, Russia says
September 18, 2018
Israel indirectly to blame for downing of plane over Syria, Russia says
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia on Tuesday accused Israel of indirectly causing a Russian military plane to be shot down…
OPEC chief: Cartel must stay together as US sanctions Iran
September 18, 2018
OPEC chief: Cartel must stay together as US sanctions Iran
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — OPEC must stick together for the good of the global economy as founding…
Israel kills 2 Palestinians in overnight airstrike
September 18, 2018
Israel kills 2 Palestinians in overnight airstrike
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Health Ministry said early Tuesday that paramedics recovered two bodies after an…
Qatar Airways blames $69 million annual loss on Gulf dispute
September 18, 2018
Qatar Airways blames $69 million annual loss on Gulf dispute
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways reported on Tuesday a 252 million riyals ($69 million) loss for the financial year…
Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM
September 18, 2018
Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM
ERBIL (Reuters) – Shi’ite militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of the most powerful figures in Iraq, withdrew his candidacy…
Turkey, Russia agree on demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib
September 18, 2018
Turkey, Russia agree on demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib
MOSCOW (AP) — The leaders of Russia and Turkey agreed Monday to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib…
Saudi sovereign wealth fund takes $11B in its first loan
September 17, 2018
Saudi sovereign wealth fund takes $11B in its first loan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund says it has taken its first loan, a…
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Sharif returns to prison after furlough
September 17, 2018
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Sharif returns to prison after furlough
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A provincial government in Pakistan has returned former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, as well as his…