Middle East

Hackers disrupt Iran’s rail service with fake delay messages

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
Back to top button