Middle East
Saudi coalition in Yemen increases strikes on Huthi rebels
December 6, 2021
Saudi coalition in Yemen increases strikes on Huthi rebels
CAIRO (AP) — A Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen accelerated airstrikes on the capital and elsewhere in the…
As Iran nuclear talks hit snags, Israel seeks harder US line
December 6, 2021
As Iran nuclear talks hit snags, Israel seeks harder US line
JERUSALEM (AP) — The long-delayed resumption of nuclear talks with Iran has gotten off to a rough start — with…
Abu Dhabi leads most Gulf bourses higher; Qatar dips
December 6, 2021
Abu Dhabi leads most Gulf bourses higher; Qatar dips
Dec 5 (Reuters) – Most Gulf bourses ended higher on Sunday, with some recouping recent COVID-19-related losses, while the Abu…
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations
December 5, 2021
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations
BERLIN, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United States and a group of Western countries including Germany, France and Britain have…
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets
December 5, 2021
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets
DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates defense ministry said its purchase of French Rafale fighter jets would…
Israeli police questioned on Palestinian attacker’s shooting
December 5, 2021
Israeli police questioned on Palestinian attacker’s shooting
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s Justice Ministry said Sunday that two police officers were brought in for questioning following…
Sudan group condemns UN’s call to support reinstated PM
December 5, 2021
Sudan group condemns UN’s call to support reinstated PM
CAIRO (AP) — A Sudanese pro-democracy group has condemned comments by the U.N. chief urging citizens to support a deal…
Emirati security official to visit Tehran on Monday
December 5, 2021
Emirati security official to visit Tehran on Monday
DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ top national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan will…
France to work with Saudis to resolve crisis with Lebanon
December 5, 2021
France to work with Saudis to resolve crisis with Lebanon
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — France’s president and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince held a joint phone call with Lebanon’s…
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan
December 4, 2021
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Donors to the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) have agreed to decide about…