Middle East
US State Department says working to conclude Huthi terrorist designation review
January 23, 2021
US State Department says working to conclude Huthi terrorist designation review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US State Department has initiated a review of the terrorist designation of Yemen’s Huthi movement and…
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani
January 23, 2021
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that COVID-19 vaccinations will begin in the coming weeks in Iran,…
British lawmakers seek investigation into UK-registered firm possibly linked to Beirut blast
January 23, 2021
British lawmakers seek investigation into UK-registered firm possibly linked to Beirut blast
LONDON (Reuters) – Two senior British parliamentarians called on Friday for an investigation into a British-registered company possibly linked to…
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
January 23, 2021
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Saturday it intercepted an apparent missile or drone attack over its…
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
January 23, 2021
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has temporarily suspended all flights from the United Arab Emirates for five days after suspicion…
Top Lebanese hospitals fight exhausting battle against virus
January 23, 2021
Top Lebanese hospitals fight exhausting battle against virus
BEIRUT (AP) — Death stalks the corridors of Beirut’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital, where losing multiple patients in one day…
Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge
January 22, 2021
Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Twitter account of Iran’s Supreme Leader on Friday carried the image of a golfer resembling former…
Foreign fighters were meant to leave Libya this week. A huge trench being dug by Russian-backed mercenaries indicates they plan to stay
January 22, 2021
Foreign fighters were meant to leave Libya this week. A huge trench being dug by Russian-backed mercenaries indicates they plan to stay
Construction of an enormous trench across Libya, dug by Russian-backed mercenaries Wagner, is raising fears that foreign fighters will not withdraw…
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
January 22, 2021
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32…
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
January 22, 2021
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
A family of four was killed in central Syria on Friday during a missile strike launched by Israeli warplanes. Four other…