Middle East
2 Turkish soldiers killed in north Syria
July 25, 2021
2 Turkish soldiers killed in north Syria
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s defense ministry said early Sunday that two Turkish soldiers were killed in northern Syria. The ministry…
Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold
July 25, 2021
Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold
TOKYO (AP) — Nobody was watching Ahmed Hafnaoui in lane eight of the Olympic pool. All eyes were on the…
First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban’s momentum -Pentagon chief
July 25, 2021
First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban’s momentum -Pentagon chief
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska July 24 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the Afghan…
Lebanon signs deal to sell Iraqi fuel in move to ease crisis
July 24, 2021
Lebanon signs deal to sell Iraqi fuel in move to ease crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon signed a deal Saturday to broker Iraqi fuel sales in hopes of alleviating a crippling financial…
Syria accuses Israel of carrying out strike, 2nd this week
July 24, 2021
Syria accuses Israel of carrying out strike, 2nd this week
DAMASCUS (AP) — Syria accused Israel of carrying out an airstrike in a central province early on Thursday, the second…
Over 71% of Lebanon’s population risks losing access to safe water – UNICEF
July 24, 2021
Over 71% of Lebanon’s population risks losing access to safe water – UNICEF
BEIRUT, July 23 (Reuters) – The United Nations warned on Friday that more than four million people in Lebanon, including…
Politics foil replacing hazardous bridge to Jerusalem site
July 24, 2021
Politics foil replacing hazardous bridge to Jerusalem site
JERUSALEM (AP) — A rickety bridge allowing access to Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site is at risk of collapse, according…
Biden assures Afghan president of continued US support -White House
July 24, 2021
Biden assures Afghan president of continued US support -White House
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – With the last US forces on the way out of Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden…
Iran’s top leader says he understands protests over drought
July 24, 2021
Iran’s top leader says he understands protests over drought
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday said he understands protesters’ anger…
Turkey’s coronavirus cases back up to mid-May levels
July 23, 2021
Turkey’s coronavirus cases back up to mid-May levels
ISTANBUL, July 22 (Reuters) – Turkey’s new coronavirus cases have doubled in just over two weeks to 9,586 on Thursday,…