Middle East
Biden meets Afghan leaders as US troops leave, fighting rages
June 25, 2021
Biden meets Afghan leaders as US troops leave, fighting rages
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah…
Honduras opens embassy in Jerusalem, 4th country to do so
June 24, 2021
Honduras opens embassy in Jerusalem, 4th country to do so
JERUSALEM (AP) — Honduras on Thursday opened its embassy in contested Jerusalem, becoming the fourth country to follow the US…
Critic of Palestinian Authority dies after violent arrest
June 24, 2021
Critic of Palestinian Authority dies after violent arrest
JERUSALEM (AP) — An outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority who was a candidate in parliamentary elections called off earlier…
Oman introduces long-term residencies for foreign investors
June 23, 2021
Oman introduces long-term residencies for foreign investors
June 23 (Reuters) – Oman will start granting long-term residence visas to foreign investors, state media said on Wednesday, as…
EU considers 3.5 bln euro migrant funding for Turkey, diplomats say
June 23, 2021
EU considers 3.5 bln euro migrant funding for Turkey, diplomats say
BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) – The European Union is considering 3.5 billion euros ($4.18 billion) for Turkey to continue hosting…
UAE’s capital apparently offering COVID vaccines to tourists
June 23, 2021
UAE’s capital apparently offering COVID vaccines to tourists
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The capital of the United Arab Emirates has apparently started offering free coronavirus vaccines…
Iran likely had failed rocket launch, preparing for another
June 23, 2021
Iran likely had failed rocket launch, preparing for another
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran likely conducted a failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days and…
Dubai investment arm posts $5.1 billion loss amid pandemic
June 22, 2021
Dubai investment arm posts $5.1 billion loss amid pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s state-owned sovereign wealth fund announced Tuesday a net loss of $5.1 billion over…
In times of crises, Lebanon’s old must fend for themselves
June 22, 2021
In times of crises, Lebanon’s old must fend for themselves
BEIRUT (AP) — Tiny and bowed by age, Marie Orfali makes the trip five times a week from her Beirut…
End of Yemen quagmire? Saudi-led coalition, Huthis near peace deal
June 22, 2021
End of Yemen quagmire? Saudi-led coalition, Huthis near peace deal
DUBAI, June 21 (Reuters) – Yemen’s warring parties are thrashing out terms for a peace deal that would extricate Saudi…