Middle East
A New Year in Iran, but the country’s crises remain the same
March 20, 2021
A New Year in Iran, but the country’s crises remain the same
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Persian New Year, Nowruz, begins on the first day of spring and celebrates all things…
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
March 19, 2021
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
BEIRUT (AP) — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying — in Lebanon these days, fistfights erupt…
Palestinian killed by Israeli troops during stone-throwing clashes: witness
March 19, 2021
Palestinian killed by Israeli troops during stone-throwing clashes: witness
BEIT DAJAN, West Bank (Reuters) – Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian on Friday during stone-throwing clashes in the occupied…
Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins
March 19, 2021
Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins
JERUSALEM (AP) — A final batch of polls by Israeli media outlets on Friday showed a razor-thin election, with Prime…
Afghan government, Taliban agree to accelerate peace talks after Moscow summit
March 19, 2021
Afghan government, Taliban agree to accelerate peace talks after Moscow summit
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Afghan government and the Taliban agreed on Friday to try to accelerate peace talks, at a…
UN report documents mass violations of Libya arms embargo
March 19, 2021
UN report documents mass violations of Libya arms embargo
CAIRO (AP) — A UN report has sketched a grim picture of conflict-wrecked Libya, accusing several foreign governments of turning…
ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe
March 19, 2021
ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe
JERUSALEM (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Thursday it has sent formal notices to Israel and the Palestinian Authority…
Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date
March 18, 2021
Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden told the US broadcaster ABC that it would be “tough” to withdraw the remaining 2,500…
Port operator DP World sees 2020 profits drop 29% amid virus
March 18, 2021
Port operator DP World sees 2020 profits drop 29% amid virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai-based port operator DP World announced Thursday its profits slid 29 percent in 2020…
Rumors of vaccine tourism in Dubai unfounded — for now
March 18, 2021
Rumors of vaccine tourism in Dubai unfounded — for now
Unless you happen to have a connection to a royal family in the United Arab Emirates, you’re unlikely to be…