Middle East
UN explores land route options to get aid to Syria’s Qamishli
March 21, 2017
UN explores land route options to get aid to Syria’s Qamishli
The United Nations is testing a new road route to deliver aid to the Syrian city of Qamishli, and also…
Hamas aims to improve international image with new program
March 21, 2017
Hamas aims to improve international image with new program
The Islamic militant group Hamas has drafted a new political program it hopes will improve ties with neighboring Egypt and…
Al-Qaeda steps up violence against Syrian government
March 21, 2017
Al-Qaeda steps up violence against Syrian government
Under pressure from fellow insurgents and escalating airstrikes by the US-led coalition, Syria's al-Qaeda branch is stepping up violence against…
US temporarily bans laptops in cabin for passengers flying from MENA
March 21, 2017
US temporarily bans laptops in cabin for passengers flying from MENA
The US government is temporarily barring passengers on certain flights originating in eight other countries from bringing laptops, iPads, cameras…
Syrian army retakes Damascus areas captured by rebels
March 20, 2017
Syrian army retakes Damascus areas captured by rebels
Syrian government forces on Monday regained control of parts of Damascus that were attacked and captured by rebels and militants…
After Saudi king, China warmly welcomes Israel’s prime minister
March 20, 2017
After Saudi king, China warmly welcomes Israel’s prime minister
China welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday just days after hosting Saudi Arabia's King Salman and the signing of deals…
Israel threatens to destroy Syrian air defenses
March 20, 2017
Israel threatens to destroy Syrian air defenses
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman has warned Syria that Israel will destroy its air defense system if Syria fires an…
Dubai ruler launches World Happiness Council
March 20, 2017
Dubai ruler launches World Happiness Council
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai, formed the World Happiness Council…
After refugee attack near Yemen port, Saudi-led coalition calls for UN supervision
March 20, 2017
After refugee attack near Yemen port, Saudi-led coalition calls for UN supervision
Some 42 refugees, who were carrying official UN refugee agency (UNHCR) documents, were killed while travelling by boat from Yemen to…
President Trump to host Iraqi Prime Minister at White House
March 20, 2017
President Trump to host Iraqi Prime Minister at White House
President Trump will host Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on Monday.As he left Iraq for the…