Middle East
Saudi-led coalition says troops redeploying in Yemen, not withdrawing
November 11, 2021
Saudi-led coalition says troops redeploying in Yemen, not withdrawing
DUBAI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen said on Wednesday its troops were…
Saudi Arabia denies playing climate saboteur at Glasgow
November 11, 2021
Saudi Arabia denies playing climate saboteur at Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The tightest of smiles on his face and the fabric of his traditional thobe swirling about…
Phones of Palestinian NGO workers infected with Pegasus spyware, rights groups say
November 10, 2021
Phones of Palestinian NGO workers infected with Pegasus spyware, rights groups say
Phones belonging to six people working for Palestinian NGOs were hacked with Israeli technology firm NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware, rights…
Colombian leader sees opportunity in cannabis, but not coca
November 10, 2021
Colombian leader sees opportunity in cannabis, but not coca
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Colombian President Iván Duque has high hopes for the medical marijuana industry in a country…
Emirates gets more aid from Dubai as first half losses narrow
November 10, 2021
Emirates gets more aid from Dubai as first half losses narrow
DUBAI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Emirates got a further 2.5 billion dirhams ($ 681 million) in state support in the…
France says nuclear talks with Iran must resume where they left off
November 10, 2021
France says nuclear talks with Iran must resume where they left off
PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) – France’s foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday that when talks with world powers…
UAE aims for 20 $1 bln startups by 2031, says minister
November 10, 2021
UAE aims for 20 $1 bln startups by 2031, says minister
DUBAI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates aims to become home to 20 so-called unicorns by 2031, Minister…
Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters
November 10, 2021
Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Vietnamese oil tanker earlier seized by Iran was free in open water Wednesday,…
UAE foreign minister meets Assad, most senior Emirati visit to Syria since war began
November 10, 2021
UAE foreign minister meets Assad, most senior Emirati visit to Syria since war began
BEIRUT, Nov 9 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates foreign minister met President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Tuesday, a…
Not a game show: Ex-TV star at center of Lebanon-Saudi row
November 10, 2021
Not a game show: Ex-TV star at center of Lebanon-Saudi row
BEIRUT (AP) — George Kordahi was popular among TV viewers in the Middle East for his dapper charm. He schmoozed…