Middle East
Despite mistrust, Afghan Shiites seek Taliban protection
November 16, 2021
Despite mistrust, Afghan Shiites seek Taliban protection
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Outside a Shiite shrine in Kabul, four armed Taliban fighters stood guard on a recent Friday…
Iranian helicopter came close to U.S. warship- Pentagon
November 16, 2021
Iranian helicopter came close to U.S. warship- Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) – An Iranian navy helicopter came close to a U.S. Navy warship in the Gulf of…
Airbus strikes 2nd major aircraft deal of Dubai Air Show
November 16, 2021
Airbus strikes 2nd major aircraft deal of Dubai Air Show
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Airbus clinched a major deal on Monday valued into the billions of dollars to…
Sudan doctors say 2 more protesters die from gunshot wounds
November 16, 2021
Sudan doctors say 2 more protesters die from gunshot wounds
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Two more Sudanese protesters died in the hospital from wounds after being shot during mass protests…
Netanyahu appears in court as ex-aide prepares to take stand
November 16, 2021
Netanyahu appears in court as ex-aide prepares to take stand
JERUSALEM (AP) — Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court for the first time in over half a year on Tuesday as…
Sudan doctors say 2 more protesters die from gunshot wounds
November 15, 2021
Sudan doctors say 2 more protesters die from gunshot wounds
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Two more Sudanese protesters died in the hospital from wounds after being shot during mass protests…
Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension – officials
November 15, 2021
Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension – officials
ANKARA, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the UAE’s de facto ruler, will…
Iran says IAEA’s Grossi to visit Tehran ‘probably soon’
November 15, 2021
Iran says IAEA’s Grossi to visit Tehran ‘probably soon’
DUBAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) – United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will visit Iran “probably soon”, the Iranian foreign…
Israel approves coronavirus vaccines for younger children
November 15, 2021
Israel approves coronavirus vaccines for younger children
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Sunday approved giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11.…
Saudi Arabia sees no purpose in engaging Lebanon at this time, says foreign minister
November 15, 2021
Saudi Arabia sees no purpose in engaging Lebanon at this time, says foreign minister
DUBAI, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said the kingdom does not plan to engage with the Lebanese…