Middle East

In Iraq, family mourns daughter who drowned crossing to UK

In Iraq, family mourns daughter who drowned crossing to UK

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Snow globes, teddy bears and makeup brushes — these were the trinkets left behind in northern…
Emirates postpones start of Tel Aviv flights

Emirates postpones start of Tel Aviv flights

DUBAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Dubai airline Emirates has postponed the Dec. 6 launch of flights to Tel Aviv until…
Most Gulf bourses slide on fears over COVID-19 variant

Most Gulf bourses slide on fears over COVID-19 variant

Nov 28 (Reuters) – Most Gulf stock markets fell sharply in early trade on Sunday, with the Saudi index suffering…
Sudan’s Burhan dismisses senior intelligence officers, sources say

Sudan’s Burhan dismisses senior intelligence officers, sources say

KHARTOUM, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Sudan’s military leader has overhauled top intelligence positions, dismissing at least eight general intelligence officers…
Six Sudanese soldiers killed in Ethiopian attack – Sudan military

Six Sudanese soldiers killed in Ethiopian attack – Sudan military

KHARTOUM, Nov 27 (REUTERS) – Six Sudanese soldiers were killed on Saturday in an attack by Ethiopian forces on a…
Israel to ban entry of foreigners from all countries over Omicron

Israel to ban entry of foreigners from all countries over Omicron

JERUSALEM, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Israel on Saturday said it would ban the entry of all foreigners into the country,…
New UAE criminal code among 40 legal changes in reform push

New UAE criminal code among 40 legal changes in reform push

DUBAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said a new criminal code would come into force…
Low expectations on nuclear talks as Iran creates facts on the grounds

Low expectations on nuclear talks as Iran creates facts on the grounds

PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) – World powers and Iran return to Vienna on Monday for a last ditch effort to…
Iran bans travel from Southern Africa over new COVID fears

Iran bans travel from Southern Africa over new COVID fears

DUBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Iran has banned the entry of travelers from South Africa and five neighbouring countries after…
Iranian police clash with protesters after water shortage rallies

Iranian police clash with protesters after water shortage rallies

DUBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Iranian security forces used tear gas, batons and apparently birdshot on Friday during clashes with…
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