Middle East
Once inmates, Taliban now in charge in a Kabul prison
September 14, 2021
Once inmates, Taliban now in charge in a Kabul prison
KABUL (AP) — Once, Kabul’s main prison was crowded with thousands of Taliban captured and arrested by the government. On…
Lebanese president wants to resume bailout talks with IMF
September 13, 2021
Lebanese president wants to resume bailout talks with IMF
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new government held its first meeting Monday with a call by the president to resume talks…
Donors voice concerns over Taliban rule as UN seeks funds
September 13, 2021
Donors voice concerns over Taliban rule as UN seeks funds
GENEVA (AP) — Western governments and the UN human rights chief voiced concerns Monday about the Taliban’s first steps as…
As Dubai’s food delivery booms, dangers and casualties mount
September 13, 2021
As Dubai’s food delivery booms, dangers and casualties mount
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Running late, the delivery driver threaded his motorcycle around lurching cars, speeding against time…
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
September 13, 2021
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
GENEVA, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ human rights chief criticized on Monday the Taliban’s record since seizing power…
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza in response to rocket fire
September 13, 2021
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza in response to rocket fire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft struck a series of targets in the Gaza Strip early Monday in response to rocket…
Syria city back to a kind of normalcy after cease-fire
September 13, 2021
Syria city back to a kind of normalcy after cease-fire
DARAA, Syria (AP) — The badly damaged old section of the southern Syrian city of Daraa, which until recently was…
MIDEAST STOCKS Major Gulf bourses in the red, Abu Dhabi index below record peak
September 12, 2021
MIDEAST STOCKS Major Gulf bourses in the red, Abu Dhabi index below record peak
Sept 12 (Reuters) – Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Sunday in response to Friday’s…
Death and suffering in Iraq a painful legacy of 9/11 attacks
September 12, 2021
Death and suffering in Iraq a painful legacy of 9/11 attacks
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. But the terrorist attacks in the United States changed forever…
Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks
September 12, 2021
Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks
DUBAI, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Iran is to allow the U.N. nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at Iranian nuclear…