Middle East
Saudi prince strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summit
December 6, 2020
Saudi prince strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent Saudi prince harshly criticized Israel on Sunday at a Bahrain security summit…
US Navy official says ‘uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran
December 6, 2020
US Navy official says ‘uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top US Navy official in the Mideast said Sunday that America has reached…
Kuwaiti opposition make gains in first parliamentary vote under new emir
December 6, 2020
Kuwaiti opposition make gains in first parliamentary vote under new emir
KUWAIT (Reuters) – Opposition candidates made gains in a parliamentary vote in Kuwait in which two thirds of MPs lost…
UAE target of cyber attacks after Israel deal, official says
December 6, 2020
UAE target of cyber attacks after Israel deal, official says
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates was the target of cyber attacks after establishing formal ties with Israel, the…
Mourners gather for Palestinian youth shot by Israeli forces
December 6, 2020
Mourners gather for Palestinian youth shot by Israeli forces
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians erupted on Saturday, at the funeral of a…
US considering blacklist for Yemen’s Huthis – Oman foreign minister
December 6, 2020
US considering blacklist for Yemen’s Huthis – Oman foreign minister
DUBAI (Reuters) – Oman’s foreign minister said on Saturday the top US diplomat for the Middle East had discussed with…
Saudi Arabia says resolution of Gulf dispute seems within reach
December 5, 2020
Saudi Arabia says resolution of Gulf dispute seems within reach
DUBAI/ROME (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Friday a resolution to a bitter dispute with Qatar seemed “within…
Turkey in weekend lockdown as coronavirus cases hit record highs
December 5, 2020
Turkey in weekend lockdown as coronavirus cases hit record highs
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has entered its first full weekend lockdown since May after coronavirus infections and deaths hit record…
Bahrain says it won’t allow imports from Israeli settlements
December 5, 2020
Bahrain says it won’t allow imports from Israeli settlements
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain will not allow the import of Israeli goods produced in settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, state…
Iran’s coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000 – health ministry
December 5, 2020
Iran’s coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000 – health ministry
(Reuters) – Iran’s total deaths from coronavirus surpassed 50,000 on Saturday, with more than one million people infected, although transmission…