Middle East
Qatari elections: A PR stunt or a step toward democracy?
August 27, 2021
Qatari elections: A PR stunt or a step toward democracy?
Qatar’s first public election of a consultative assembly is set to take place. The Arab state’s ruling Emir Sheikh Tamim…
Erdogan says no decision yet on Taliban request for Turkish help at airport
August 27, 2021
Erdogan says no decision yet on Taliban request for Turkish help at airport
ANKARA, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Turkey has not made a final decision on a Taliban request for support to run…
Israeli PM aims to push Biden away from Iran nuclear deal
August 27, 2021
Israeli PM aims to push Biden away from Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is aiming to dissuade President Joe Biden from returning to the Iran…
Starved of electricity, Lebanon picks Dubai’s ENOC to swap Iraqi fuel
August 27, 2021
Starved of electricity, Lebanon picks Dubai’s ENOC to swap Iraqi fuel
BEIRUT, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s energy ministry said it had picked Dubai’s ENOC in a tender to swap 84,000…
US braces for more ISIS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage
August 27, 2021
US braces for more ISIS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage
Aug 27 (Reuters) – US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on…
Australia’s home World Cup qualifier vs China moves to Qatar
August 26, 2021
Australia’s home World Cup qualifier vs China moves to Qatar
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Australia’s home World Cup qualifying game against China on September 2 will instead be played…
Lebanese army deploys to area in north after deadly violence
August 26, 2021
Lebanese army deploys to area in north after deadly violence
BEIRUT, Aug 26 (Reuters) – The Lebanese army has deployed troops to an area of the north where two men…
Biden, Israeli PM seek to reset relations, narrow differences on Iran
August 26, 2021
Biden, Israeli PM seek to reset relations, narrow differences on Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday will seek to reset…
Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy
August 26, 2021
Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy
RIYADH, Aug 26 (Reuters) – When US celebrity chef David Burke opened his second restaurant in Riyadh earlier in August,…
Afghans told to leave Kabul airport over ‘very credible’ Islamic State threat
August 26, 2021
Afghans told to leave Kabul airport over ‘very credible’ Islamic State threat
Aug 26 (Reuters) – The United States and allies urged people to move away from Kabul airport on Thursday due…