Middle East
Hackers disrupt Iran’s rail service with fake delay messages
July 10, 2021
Hackers disrupt Iran’s rail service with fake delay messages
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s railroad system came under cyberattack on Friday, a semi-official news agency reported, with hackers posting…
US strikes deal with Russia to continue UN Syria aid access
July 10, 2021
US strikes deal with Russia to continue UN Syria aid access
UNITED NATIONS, July 9 (Reuters) – The UN Security Council on Friday extended a cross-border aid operation into Syria from…
Arab countries pledge aid as Tunisia struggles with COVID pandemic
July 10, 2021
Arab countries pledge aid as Tunisia struggles with COVID pandemic
TUNIS, July 9 (Reuters) – Several countries promised to help Tunisia fight the coronavirus on Friday as the north African…
Is Afghanistan heading toward a civil war?
July 10, 2021
Is Afghanistan heading toward a civil war?
The Taliban are reportedly sweeping across Afghanistan’s rural areas, bringing more territories under their control. Afghan government forces are finding it…
Lebanese minister denies request to quiz security chief over Beirut blast
July 9, 2021
Lebanese minister denies request to quiz security chief over Beirut blast
EIRUT, July 9 (Reuters) – A Lebanese minister has denied a request by the judge probing the Beirut port explosion…
Israeli, Jordanian leaders meet amid push to improve ties
July 9, 2021
Israeli, Jordanian leaders meet amid push to improve ties
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Israel’s new prime minister met secretly with the Jordanian king last week, an Israeli official confirmed…
Cambridge University, UAE in talks on partnership
July 9, 2021
Cambridge University, UAE in talks on partnership
July 7 (Reuters) – The University of Cambridge said on Wednesday it is in talks with the United Arab Emirates,…
Taliban says it controls most of Afghanistan, reassures Russia
July 9, 2021
Taliban says it controls most of Afghanistan, reassures Russia
MOSCOW, July 9 (Reuters) – A Taliban delegation in Moscow said on Friday that the group controlled over 85% of…
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
July 9, 2021
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
International company MSC has announced the launch of cruise trips in the Red Sea, operating the first global giant ship…
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
July 9, 2021
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to…