Middle East
Lebanese security forces investigating explosion near Hariri convoy this month
June 29, 2020
Lebanese security forces investigating explosion near Hariri convoy this month
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanese security forces are investigating an explosion 11 days ago that took place near the convoy of…
Militants attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3
June 29, 2020
Militants attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Militants attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least…
Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak
June 29, 2020
Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak
DUBAI (Reuters) — Qatar aims to further ease coronavirus curbs from July 1, allowing the limited reopening of restaurants, beaches…
Worst virus fears are realized in poor or war-torn countries
June 29, 2020
Worst virus fears are realized in poor or war-torn countries
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For months, experts have warned of a potential nightmare scenario: After overwhelming health systems…
Tunisia reopens borders to tourists after halting spread of coronavirus
June 28, 2020
Tunisia reopens borders to tourists after halting spread of coronavirus
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia reopened its land, sea and air borders for the first time in more than three months…
AP Interview: US envoy calls for Iran arms embargo renewal
June 28, 2020
AP Interview: US envoy calls for Iran arms embargo renewal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An expiring United Nations weapons embargo on Iran must remain in place to prevent…
Lebanon’s FM to summon US envoy over comments on Hezbollah
June 28, 2020
Lebanon’s FM to summon US envoy over comments on Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s foreign minister summoned the US ambassador to Beirut over comments she made recently in which she…
US sanctions, coronavirus make for Iran’s toughest year, Rouhani says
June 28, 2020
US sanctions, coronavirus make for Iran’s toughest year, Rouhani says
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that his country is experiencing its toughest year because of…
Kuwait, gulf countries pledge to help resolve various issues facing Arab countries
June 28, 2020
Kuwait, gulf countries pledge to help resolve various issues facing Arab countries
Kuwait and several other gulf countries are aiming to take a comprehensive position to help tackle issues facing several Arab…
Israeli court releases anti-Netanyahu activist after arrest
June 28, 2020
Israeli court releases anti-Netanyahu activist after arrest
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Jerusalem court early on Sunday ordered the release of a leading activist opposed to Israeli Prime…