Middle East
Analysis: Biden lost faith in the US mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago
July 9, 2021
Analysis: Biden lost faith in the US mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s frustrations with Afghanistan boiled over more than a decade ago, and they…
Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open
July 8, 2021
Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A top EU official said Thursday that the potential closure of the only remaining border crossing…
Britain has withdrawn nearly all its troops from Afghanistan – PM Johnson
July 8, 2021
Britain has withdrawn nearly all its troops from Afghanistan – PM Johnson
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – Most British soldiers have been pulled out of Afghanistan, ending Britain’s official role in a…
Afghan forces retake provincial capital after Taliban incursion -defense ministry
July 8, 2021
Afghan forces retake provincial capital after Taliban incursion -defense ministry
KABUL, July 8 (Reuters) – Afghan government forces on Thursday wrested back control of a western provincial capital stormed by…
Ahmed Jibril, head of Palestinian radical group, dies at 83
July 8, 2021
Ahmed Jibril, head of Palestinian radical group, dies at 83
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Ahmed Jibril, leader of a breakaway Palestinian faction that carried out hijackings, bombings and other attacks…
Israel levels West Bank home of Palestinian-American suspect
July 8, 2021
Israel levels West Bank home of Palestinian-American suspect
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces on Thursday demolished the family home of a Palestinian-American man accused of being involved in…
Dubai extinguishes fire on ship in Jebel Ali Port
July 8, 2021
Dubai extinguishes fire on ship in Jebel Ali Port
DUBAI, July 7 (Reuters) – A fire aboard a ship in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port was extinguished on Thursday after…
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
July 7, 2021
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
BAGHDAD, July 7 (Reuters) – At least 14 rockets hit an Iraqi air base hosting US and other international forces…
Italy eases curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
July 7, 2021
Italy eases curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
ROME (Reuters) – Italy has loosened restrictions on arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, government sources…
Qatar to provide food aid for Lebanese soldiers amid economic crisis
July 7, 2021
Qatar to provide food aid for Lebanese soldiers amid economic crisis
DUBAI, July 7 (Reuters) – Qatar will provide the Lebanese armed forces with 70 tonnes of food a month, the…