Middle East
Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight
July 3, 2021
Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The two-decade war in Afghanistan has given US spies a perch for keeping tabs on terrorist groups…
Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat
July 2, 2021
Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan maritime authorities have acknowledged that a Libyan coast guard vessel had fired warning shots at a…
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures
July 2, 2021
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures
BAGHDAD (AP) — A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis,…
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas launches incendiary balloons
July 2, 2021
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas launches incendiary balloons
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli fighter jets struck a weapons manufacturing site in Gaza overnight in response to incendiary balloons launched…
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM
July 2, 2021
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM
CAIRO, July 1 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday a travel ban on citizens to India, Bangladesh,…
Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?
July 1, 2021
Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?
Last weekend, the US launched airstrikes against militant groups loyal to Iran near the Iraqi-Syrian border. According to a statement issued by…
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
July 1, 2021
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
KARAK, Jordan (AP) — Jordan has drawn a curtain of secrecy on the unprecedented public rift within its royal family,…
Abu Dhabi will only let vaccinated people into some public places
July 1, 2021
Abu Dhabi will only let vaccinated people into some public places
Abu Dhabi will only allow vaccinated people into some public spaces starting August 20, the government media office for the Emirati…
Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women
July 1, 2021
Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women
Turkey officially withdrew on Thursday from an international treaty to prevent violence against women, enacting a decision that drew condemnation…
Saudi Arabia plans new national airline as it diversifies from oil
June 30, 2021
Saudi Arabia plans new national airline as it diversifies from oil
CAIRO, June 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced plans on Tuesday to launch a second…