Middle East
EXPLAINER: Much about US pullout from Afghanistan is unclear
May 22, 2021
EXPLAINER: Much about US pullout from Afghanistan is unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) — When he pulled the plug on the American war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said the reasons…
The Latest: Gaza official: 2k housing units destroyed in war
May 22, 2021
The Latest: Gaza official: 2k housing units destroyed in war
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A Palestinian official says an initial assessment shows at least 2,000 housing units were destroyed…
US commander says more work needed to counter small drones
May 22, 2021
US commander says more work needed to counter small drones
BAGHDAD (AP) — A month after an explosives-laden drone targeted US forces at an Iraq base, the top American commander…
Analysis: Gaza conflict forces reordering of Biden’s policy priorities
May 22, 2021
Analysis: Gaza conflict forces reordering of Biden’s policy priorities
US President Joe Biden took office in January determined to focus his time and energy on the coronavirus pandemic and…
Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
May 22, 2021
Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians rallied by the thousands Friday after a cease-fire took effect in the latest…
Return of Iraqis seen as easing threat from Syria camp
May 22, 2021
Return of Iraqis seen as easing threat from Syria camp
SHADDADI, Syria (AP) — The Iraqi government for the first time is expected to bring home about 100 Iraqi families…
NATO to continue Afghan troop training after leaving country
May 21, 2021
NATO to continue Afghan troop training after leaving country
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO will continue to train Afghan special forces outside the country after it winds up 18 years…
In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias
May 21, 2021
In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias
Iran has hand picked hundreds of trusted fighters from among the cadres of its most powerful militia allies in Iraq,…
Opinion: The children of Gaza are crying out. Is there any response?
May 21, 2021
Opinion: The children of Gaza are crying out. Is there any response?
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ assertion that the US will stand by Israel has left many observers, myself included, flabbergasted.…
Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe
May 21, 2021
Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe
Turkey’s Competition Board said on Friday it had been informed by WhatsApp that it would not implement a messaging app…