Middle East
Saudi Aramco facing $50M cyber extortion over leaked data
July 22, 2021
Saudi Aramco facing $50M cyber extortion over leaked data
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant acknowledged Wednesday that leaked data from the company —…
Iran says police officer killed in unrest amid water protest
July 21, 2021
Iran says police officer killed in unrest amid water protest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian police officer was killed during unrest in the country’s restive southwest amid…
Israel’s National Security Council ‘looking into’ NSO spyware allegations
July 21, 2021
Israel’s National Security Council ‘looking into’ NSO spyware allegations
JERUSALEM, July 21 (Reuters) – Israel has set up a senior inter-ministerial team to “look into” proliferating allegations that spyware…
Turkey’s virus cases nearly twice the low touched in early July
July 21, 2021
Turkey’s virus cases nearly twice the low touched in early July
ISTANBUL, July 20 (Reuters) – Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases rose to 8,780 on Tuesday, nearly double a low water mark…
Tunisian premier criticises ousted health minister on coronavirus
July 21, 2021
Tunisian premier criticises ousted health minister on coronavirus
TUNIS, July 20 (Reuters) – Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on Tuesday accused the dismissed health minister of making “criminal”…
Turkey says part of Cyprus ghost town to reopen; EU, UK, US object
July 21, 2021
Turkey says part of Cyprus ghost town to reopen; EU, UK, US object
NICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) – Turkish Cypriot authorities announced on Tuesday a partial reopening of an abandoned town for potential…
Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources
July 21, 2021
Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources
BAGHDAD, July 19 (Reuters) – A suicide bomber killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens in a crowded market…
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
July 20, 2021
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president said Tuesday his country will talk with the Taliban regarding Turkey’s bid to operate and…
Israeli PM vows to ‘act aggressively’ over Ben & Jerry’s ban
July 20, 2021
Israeli PM vows to ‘act aggressively’ over Ben & Jerry’s ban
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told the head of Unilever on Tuesday that Israel will “act aggressively”…
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow
July 20, 2021
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow
CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world were observing Tuesday yet another major Islamic holiday in the shadow of the…