Middle East
Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase
January 31, 2017
Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase
A US-backed alliance of Syrian militias said on Tuesday it saw signs of increased US support for their campaign against…
World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS
January 31, 2017
World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS
The United Nations has restarted air drops of food to support 93,500 Syrians besieged by Islamic State in the city…
Protests expected after Pakistan detains Islamist leader over Mumbai attack
January 31, 2017
Protests expected after Pakistan detains Islamist leader over Mumbai attack
Pakistani police confined Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, the accused architect of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to house arrest on Tuesday,…
Netanyahu says he will push Trump on Iran sanctions
January 31, 2017
Netanyahu says he will push Trump on Iran sanctions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he plans to push US President Donald Trump to renew sanctions against Iran during…
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi ship, launch ballistic missile
January 31, 2017
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi ship, launch ballistic missile
The armed Houthi movement attacked a Saudi warship off the western coast of Yemen on Monday, causing an explosion that…
US refugee ban puts Syrian lives at risk: Medecins Sans Frontieres
January 30, 2017
US refugee ban puts Syrian lives at risk: Medecins Sans Frontieres
US President Donald Trump's decision to stop resettlement of Syrian refugees will cost lives, medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)…
Egypt’s Sawiris markets US$235 mn real estate project on Cyprus beaches
January 30, 2017
Egypt’s Sawiris markets US$235 mn real estate project on Cyprus beaches
Egyptian business tycoon Naguib Sawiris is eyeing major investments for a US$235 million real estate project on the coast of Ayia…
Saudi king agrees in call with Trump to support Syria, Yemen safe zones: White House
January 30, 2017
Saudi king agrees in call with Trump to support Syria, Yemen safe zones: White House
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, in a telephone call on Sunday with US President Donald Trump, agreed to support safe zones…
Pilot, crew rosters changed on US-bound flights after Trump order: Emirates
January 29, 2017
Pilot, crew rosters changed on US-bound flights after Trump order: Emirates
Emirates airline has had to change flight attendant and pilot rosters on services to the United States following the sudden…
Trump order dashes dreams of Iraqi family bound for United States
January 29, 2017
Trump order dashes dreams of Iraqi family bound for United States
Fuad Sharef and his family waited two years for a visa to settle in the United States, selling their home…