Middle East
After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again
January 11, 2022
After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again
Abdalla Hamdok’s resignation is just the latest move in an increasingly worrying political to-and-fro in the country, as civilian and military forces jostle for…
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
January 11, 2022
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
Crises-hit Lebanon has started this year with a tough first week. This Tuesday, the exchange rate hit another all-time low with 30,000…
China meeting Gulf, Iran, Turkey foreign ministers in quick order
January 11, 2022
China meeting Gulf, Iran, Turkey foreign ministers in quick order
BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Foreign ministers from the Gulf, Iran and Turkey were separately heading to China this week…
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
January 11, 2022
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Egyptian authorities have released Ramy Shaath, an activist and son of a prominent Palestinian politician, his family said on Saturday.…
Saudi princess released from jail
January 11, 2022
Saudi princess released from jail
Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal adviser said…
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
January 11, 2022
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
After 108 days of proceedings, a German court in the western city of Koblenz is due to rule Thursday on…
Qatar, Saudi Arabia halt WTO efforts to resolve piracy broadcast dispute
January 11, 2022
Qatar, Saudi Arabia halt WTO efforts to resolve piracy broadcast dispute
DOHA, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Qatar and Saudi Arabia have halted efforts at the World Trade Organization to resolve a…
Egypt’s headline inflation increases slightly to 5.9% in Dec
January 11, 2022
Egypt’s headline inflation increases slightly to 5.9% in Dec
CAIRO, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation slightly accelerated to 5.9% year on year in December…
Libyan security forces break up protest sit-in by migrants
January 10, 2022
Libyan security forces break up protest sit-in by migrants
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Libyan security forces raided and violently broke up a protest sit-in by migrants outside a…
Israel not bound by any nuclear deal with Iran, Bennett says
January 10, 2022
Israel not bound by any nuclear deal with Iran, Bennett says
JERUSALEM, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday that Israel would not be bound by any…