Middle East

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has shut down a news website for publishing a gruesome image of a man holding…

JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators have drawn up a new proposal for a two-state confederation that…

DUBAI, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Bahrain on Monday introduced a new permanent residency visa to attract talent and investment, part…

RAMALLAH, West Bank, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Two potential successors to 86-year-old Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas were named on Monday…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The city-state of Dubai announced Monday it would begin charging a fee on plastic…

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers failed to elect a new head of state Monday, as key factions foiled the attempt…

GAZA, Feb 7 (Reuters) – The United Nations is set to begin the restoration of a historic valley in the…

JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Israel’s top police officer and at least three cabinet ministers called for an independent inquiry…

Feb 7 (Reuters) – Middle Eastern stock markets were mixed in trade on Monday, with Dubai’s main share index (.DFMGI) up more…

DUBAI, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Iran said on Monday removal of U.S. sanctions is Tehran’s red line in talks with…