Middle East
Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached
August 26, 2018
Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached
Iran’s parliament impeached Economy Minister Masoud Karbasian on Sunday in the latest blow to embattled President Hassan Rouhani as…
Suicide bomb attack kills two in eastern Afghanistan
August 26, 2018
Suicide bomb attack kills two in eastern Afghanistan
A suicide bomb attack killed at least two people Saturday in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, officials said,…
America is waging ‘psychological war’ against Iran: foreign minister
August 26, 2018
America is waging ‘psychological war’ against Iran: foreign minister
America is waging a psychological war against Iran and its business partners, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said…
Two dead, 241 injured in Iran earthquake
August 26, 2018
Two dead, 241 injured in Iran earthquake
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck western Iran near the border with Iraq early Sunday, killing two people and injuring…
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
August 25, 2018
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
A senior Russian official warned the United States on Saturday against making any “reckless” moves in Syria, the RIA…
Trump cuts more than $200 million in US aid to Palestinians
August 25, 2018
Trump cuts more than $200 million in US aid to Palestinians
The United States is cutting more than $200 million in aid to the Palestinians, the State Department said on…
US official says EU aid for Iran sends ‘wrong message’
August 25, 2018
US official says EU aid for Iran sends ‘wrong message’
The top US envoy on Iran criticized a European Union decision to give $20.7 million in aid to Tehran…
Turkey warns against Syrian govt offensive on Idlib
August 24, 2018
Turkey warns against Syrian govt offensive on Idlib
MOSCOW (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister on Friday warned against a possible Syrian government offensive on the last remaining stronghold…
Russia says working on Putin visit to Saudi Arabia: agencies
August 24, 2018
Russia says working on Putin visit to Saudi Arabia: agencies
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is preparing for President Vladimir Putin to visit Saudi Arabia after he received an invitation from…
Netanyahu welcomes airlines decision not to fly to Iran
August 24, 2018
Netanyahu welcomes airlines decision not to fly to Iran
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on a trip Thursday to Lithuania, welcomed the decision by major…