Middle East
Turkish journalist Mehmet Altan released from prison
June 28, 2018
Turkish journalist Mehmet Altan released from prison
Turkish journalist Mehmet Altan was released from prison on Wednesday, one of his lawyers said, four months after he…
UN warns of huge Syria battle, Syria claims right to fight terrorism
June 28, 2018
UN warns of huge Syria battle, Syria claims right to fight terrorism
The UN Syria envoy warned on Wednesday of a full-scale battle in the country’s southwest, an area covered by…
South Sudan foes agree ‘permanent’ ceasefire within 72 hours
June 27, 2018
South Sudan foes agree ‘permanent’ ceasefire within 72 hours
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and arch-foe Riek Machar agreed Wednesday to a “permanent” ceasefire to take effect within…
Israel targets Gaza militant’s car, rockets launched into Israel: army
June 27, 2018
Israel targets Gaza militant’s car, rockets launched into Israel: army
Israeli aircraft and a tank struck a vehicle belonging to an operative of the Islamist Hamas faction that dominates…
Syria troops launch assault on Daraa city amid civilian exodus
June 27, 2018
Syria troops launch assault on Daraa city amid civilian exodus
Syria’s army launched an assault on the flashpoint southern city of Daraa Tuesday, state media said, after a week…
Syrian army advances in southwest, UN says 45,000 displaced
June 26, 2018
Syrian army advances in southwest, UN says 45,000 displaced
The Syrian army has seized a chunk of territory from rebels in the southwest, Syrian state media and a…
World Cup sees Iranian women score spot in the stands
June 26, 2018
World Cup sees Iranian women score spot in the stands
For many of the thousands of joyful women packed into Tehran’s largest football stadium, their first ever chance to…
Amid Arab boycott, Qatar’s new friends find rich openings
June 25, 2018
Amid Arab boycott, Qatar’s new friends find rich openings
Six months ago Serkan Ucar arrived in Doha to scope out business opportunities – away from his usual patch.…
UN envoy due in Yemen as strains escalate with Houthi missile launch
June 25, 2018
UN envoy due in Yemen as strains escalate with Houthi missile launch
The Iran-aligned Houthi movement fired missiles at the Saudi capital Riyadh late on Sunday, escalating tensions ahead of a…
Turkey’s Erdogan emerges victorious, setting him up for tighter grip on power
June 25, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan emerges victorious, setting him up for tighter grip on power
Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious on Monday from his biggest electoral challenge in a decade and a half, giving…