Middle East
Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon’s crises
September 1, 2021
Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon’s crises
BEIRUT (AP) — Driving back to base after firing rockets toward Israeli positions from a border area last month, a…
Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?
August 31, 2021
Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?
“The Taliban have started to turn the internet on and off in some parts of Kabul,” said Habib Khan Totakhil, an Afghan journalist…
After leaked videos, Iran opens cases against prison guards
August 31, 2021
After leaked videos, Iran opens cases against prison guards
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian prosecutors opened criminal cases against six guards at the country’s notorious Evin prison,…
Why Qatar fosters close contact with the Taliban
August 31, 2021
Why Qatar fosters close contact with the Taliban
Just a few days ago, US President Joe Biden picked up the phone to thank the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al…
Saudi TV: Drone attack on airport wounds 8, damages plane
August 31, 2021
Saudi TV: Drone attack on airport wounds 8, damages plane
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A bomb-laden drone on Tuesday targeted an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight…
Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources
August 31, 2021
Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources
DUBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Dubai Islamic Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest Islamic lender, is planning to soon sell…
Turkey’s booming growth cuts both ways as inflation stings
August 31, 2021
Turkey’s booming growth cuts both ways as inflation stings
ANKARA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Turkey’s economy is bouncing back from a pandemic-induced slump with close to 10 percent growth…
Israel urges Netanyahu return gifts; he denies keeping them
August 31, 2021
Israel urges Netanyahu return gifts; he denies keeping them
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister’s office has urged former premier Benjamin Netanyahu to return dozens of expensive gifts he…
Triumphant Taliban march on Kabul airport, promise security
August 31, 2021
Triumphant Taliban march on Kabul airport, promise security
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban triumphantly marched into Kabul’s international airport on Tuesday, hours after the final US troop…
Saudi students return to school with masks and checks
August 30, 2021
Saudi students return to school with masks and checks
RIYADH, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Waleed Saleh grinned behind his face mask in the corridor of Riyadh’s Ibn al-Hajeb elementary…