Middle East
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…
On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle
May 21, 2021
On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle
BEIRUT (AP) — Ever since their last war in 2006, Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia have constantly warned that…
Lebanon president says PM-designate incapable of forming cabinet
May 21, 2021
Lebanon president says PM-designate incapable of forming cabinet
Lebanon’s parliament will convene on Friday to discuss a letter written by the president saying Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri had…
Palestinians claim victory as Gaza truce faces early test
May 21, 2021
Palestinians claim victory as Gaza truce faces early test
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians rallied by the thousands early Friday after a cease-fire took effect in the…
Israel unleashes strikes as expectations for truce rise
May 20, 2021
Israel unleashes strikes as expectations for truce rise
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel unleashed another wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday, killing at…
Lebanese attack Syrians heading to vote at their embassy
May 20, 2021
Lebanese attack Syrians heading to vote at their embassy
BEIRUT (AP) — Groups of angry Lebanese pelted buses and cars carrying Syrians expatriates and refugees heading to the Syrian…
EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament
May 20, 2021
EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report urging the EU Commission to formally suspend accession negotiations with Turkey if Ankara does…