Middle East
The last ‘Arab Spring’ democracy is dangling by a thread
July 26, 2022
The last ‘Arab Spring’ democracy is dangling by a thread
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Once regarded as the sole democracy to have emerged from the mass protests of the…
How Abu Dhabi became the world’s hottest cycling city
July 26, 2022
How Abu Dhabi became the world’s hottest cycling city
Abu Dhabi (CNN) — Cycling vacations usually conjure up images of pedaling across the French countryside, a baguette lashed to…
MI6 chief doubts Iran wants a nuclear deal
July 24, 2022
MI6 chief doubts Iran wants a nuclear deal
(CNN)The head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service said Thursday he doesn’t believe Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants to…
Iran and Russia’s friendship is more complicated than it seems
July 24, 2022
Iran and Russia’s friendship is more complicated than it seems
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – One image distributed by Iranian media on Tuesday of Russia and Iran’s leaders meeting stood…
Putin arrives in Iran for first trip outside former Soviet Union since his invasion of Ukraine
July 23, 2022
Putin arrives in Iran for first trip outside former Soviet Union since his invasion of Ukraine
(CNN) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Iran on Tuesday for his first international trip beyond the borders of…
Biden gives Saudis the gesture they wanted. But he returns to Washington with little in hand
July 19, 2022
Biden gives Saudis the gesture they wanted. But he returns to Washington with little in hand
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (CNN) – It was always going to be awkward — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s greeting with…
Why Joe Biden’s fist bump with MBS was such a disaster
July 19, 2022
Why Joe Biden’s fist bump with MBS was such a disaster
(CNN) – In the weeks leading up to President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East, one question dominated: Would…
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
July 18, 2022
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
Khartoum, Sudan (Reuters) – Security forces fired tear gas as Sudanese protesters marched in the capital Khartoum on Sunday against…
Biden returns from Middle East trip with a narrowing window for political wins ahead of November
July 18, 2022
Biden returns from Middle East trip with a narrowing window for political wins ahead of November
(CNN) – President Joe Biden and his team were enthusiastic Saturday when they boarded Air Force One in Saudi Arabia,…
A ‘Middle East NATO’? Why Iran is closely watching Biden’s regional trip
July 17, 2022
A ‘Middle East NATO’? Why Iran is closely watching Biden’s regional trip
Abu Dhabi (CNN)United States President Joe Biden is on a landmark trip to the Middle East. One country he won’t…