Middle East
At least 30 killed in Huthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesman says
August 29, 2021
At least 30 killed in Huthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesman says
ADEN, Aug 29 (Reuters) – At least 30 soldiers were killed and 60 wounded on Sunday in Huthi strikes on…
GOP rift widens amid growing hostility to Afghan refugees
August 29, 2021
GOP rift widens amid growing hostility to Afghan refugees
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the US rushes to evacuate Americans and allies from the chaos of Afghanistan, a growing number…
Taliban guard airport as most NATO troops leave Afghanistan
August 29, 2021
Taliban guard airport as most NATO troops leave Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban forces sealed off Kabul’s airport Saturday to most Afghans hoping for evacuation, as the US…
U.N. chief calls on Lebanon leaders to form effective government
August 28, 2021
U.N. chief calls on Lebanon leaders to form effective government
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern on Thursday about the deteriorating socio-economic situation…
Last British civilian evacuation flight leaves Kabul
August 28, 2021
Last British civilian evacuation flight leaves Kabul
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) – The last British flight evacuating civilians from Afghanistan has left Kabul, bringing to an end…
Palestinian child dies week after being shot at Gaza border
August 28, 2021
Palestinian child dies week after being shot at Gaza border
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A 12-year-old Palestinian boy who was shot in the head by Israeli fire during a…
Afghanistan’s economic crisis deepens as airlift winds down
August 28, 2021
Afghanistan’s economic crisis deepens as airlift winds down
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Hundreds of Afghans protested outside a bank in Kabul on Saturday and others formed long lines…
US launches drone strike on Islamic State after Afghan airport blast
August 28, 2021
US launches drone strike on Islamic State after Afghan airport blast
Aug 28 (Reuters) – Western forces running the Afghan airlift braced on Saturday for more attacks after the United States…
Iraq hosts regional meeting aimed at easing Mideast tensions
August 28, 2021
Iraq hosts regional meeting aimed at easing Mideast tensions
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security forces fanned out across the Iraqi capital Saturday ahead of a regional conference aimed at…
UAE’s only nuclear power plant begins operations at 2nd unit
August 27, 2021
UAE’s only nuclear power plant begins operations at 2nd unit
LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The second unit of United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power plant has started operations, UAE…