Middle East
Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions
July 27, 2020
Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid…
Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement
July 27, 2020
Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement
JERUSALEM (AP) — In attending his first-ever public protest, 34-year-old Nimrod Gross arrived with the only prop he felt reflected…
News of Kuwait emir’s health reassuring, parliament speaker says
July 26, 2020
News of Kuwait emir’s health reassuring, parliament speaker says
KUWAIT (Reuters) – News about the health of the Emir of Kuwait, who is in the United States for medical…
US sends envoy to press for peace talks in Afghanistan
July 26, 2020
US sends envoy to press for peace talks in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington has dispatched a special envoy for Afghanistan to press for peace talks between the government and…
UN says thousands of anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan
July 26, 2020
UN says thousands of anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A UN report says more than 6,000 Pakistani insurgents, most belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs
July 26, 2020
Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs
BAGHDAD (AP) — At 24, Sama al-Diwani and her college sweetheart had big dreams. He was working on opening a…
Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump
July 26, 2020
Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The number of people to test positive for coronavirus in Israel topped 60,000 on Saturday as the…
Tunisia president designates new PM amid hopes of ending political crisis
July 26, 2020
Tunisia president designates new PM amid hopes of ending political crisis
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian President Kais Saied on Saturday designated the interior minister as the new prime minister to succeed…
Gli the cat can stay even as Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia changes
July 25, 2020
Gli the cat can stay even as Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia changes
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – With thousands of Instagram followers and even a former U.S. president as a fan, Gli the cat…
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities
July 25, 2020
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities
(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged people on Saturday to observe health protocols and practice social distancing during upcoming…