Middle East
UN: Yemen’s warring sides resume talks on prisoner exchange
January 24, 2021
UN: Yemen’s warring sides resume talks on prisoner exchange
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s warring sides Sunday resumed United Nations-backed negotiations over a prisoner swap, the world body said, more…
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff
January 24, 2021
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff
KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait’s emir reappointed Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister on Sunday after the cabinet resigned last…
Turkey hopes Mediterranean talks can calm choppy waters with EU
January 24, 2021
Turkey hopes Mediterranean talks can calm choppy waters with EU
BRUSSELS/ANKARA (Reuters) – After a five-year hiatus marked by grievances over their rival claims to Mediterranean waters, Turkey resumes talks…
Saudi Arabia expects ‘excellent relations’ with Biden administration
January 24, 2021
Saudi Arabia expects ‘excellent relations’ with Biden administration
LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Saturday the kingdom was optimistic that it would have “excellent relations”…
Protests against Israeli PM Netanyahu continue nationwide
January 24, 2021
Protests against Israeli PM Netanyahu continue nationwide
JERUSALEM (AP) — Over a thousand protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Saturday for weekly demonstrations demanding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
UN: Violence in Sudan’s Darfur killed 250, displaced 100,000
January 24, 2021
UN: Violence in Sudan’s Darfur killed 250, displaced 100,000
CAIRO (AP) — Tribal clashes in Sudan’s Darfur region have killed at least 250 people and displaced more than 100,000…
US State Department says working to conclude Huthi terrorist designation review
January 23, 2021
US State Department says working to conclude Huthi terrorist designation review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US State Department has initiated a review of the terrorist designation of Yemen’s Huthi movement and…
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani
January 23, 2021
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that COVID-19 vaccinations will begin in the coming weeks in Iran,…
British lawmakers seek investigation into UK-registered firm possibly linked to Beirut blast
January 23, 2021
British lawmakers seek investigation into UK-registered firm possibly linked to Beirut blast
LONDON (Reuters) – Two senior British parliamentarians called on Friday for an investigation into a British-registered company possibly linked to…
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
January 23, 2021
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Saturday it intercepted an apparent missile or drone attack over its…