Middle East
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
March 22, 2021
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A long white shawl on her head, Rani Khan gives daily Koran lessons at Pakistan’s first transgender-only…
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
March 22, 2021
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US Navy said Sunday it will hold a major naval exercise alongside Belgium,…
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
March 22, 2021
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Alarm clock, breakfast, school — in Reema Bast’s family, mornings haven’t changed much, even though she doesn’t have to rush her three children…
US, Europe press Turkey to rethink ditching violence-on-women pact
March 22, 2021
US, Europe press Turkey to rethink ditching violence-on-women pact
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – US and European leaders denounced what they called Turkey’s baffling and concerning decision to pull out of…
US defense chief arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan
March 21, 2021
US defense chief arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — State media reported that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived Sunday in Kabul on his first…
Saudi Arabia, UAE expand COVID-19 vaccination drive
March 21, 2021
Saudi Arabia, UAE expand COVID-19 vaccination drive
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and neighbouring United Arab Emirates said on Sunday health authorities have expanded COVID-19 vaccinations to…
Women mark Mothers’ Day in Beirut with march to damaged port
March 21, 2021
Women mark Mothers’ Day in Beirut with march to damaged port
BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of women, including mothers who lost their children in the massive Beirut explosion last year marched…
Thousands protest against Israel’s Netanyahu ahead of vote
March 21, 2021
Thousands protest against Israel’s Netanyahu ahead of vote
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night, calling…
Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees 2020 profits drop to $49 billion
March 21, 2021
Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees 2020 profits drop to $49 billion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s state-backed oil giant Aramco announced Sunday that its profits nearly halved in…
UN says 8 children killed, 33 wounded this month in Yemen
March 21, 2021
UN says 8 children killed, 33 wounded this month in Yemen
CAIRO (AP) — A surge of fighting in war-torn Yemen has been particularly brutal for children this month, with at…