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Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
Middle East
January 5, 2021
Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Qatar’s ruler was to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, following an announcement that the…
Israel hopes for rapprochement with fifth Muslim country before Trump exit – minister
Middle East
December 23, 2020
Israel hopes for rapprochement with fifth Muslim country before Trump exit – minister
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is working towards formalizing relations with a fifth Muslim country during US President Donald Trump’s term,…
US designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing
Middle East
December 16, 2020
US designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday designated the Bahrain-based Saraya al-Mukhtar group as a terrorist organization, accusing it…
With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system
Middle East
December 16, 2020
With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it conducted a series of successful live fire drills with its multi-range…
Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use
Middle East
December 13, 2020
Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain said Sunday it approved the use of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, following its…
Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab
Middle East
December 11, 2020
Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain has announced plans to give the public free coronavirus vaccines, as Saudi Arabia…
Egypt FM notes progress in reconciliation with Qatar
Egypt
December 9, 2020
Egypt FM notes progress in reconciliation with Qatar
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Tuesday that the negotiations aimed at resolving the Qatar diplomatic crisis have witnessed…
Bahrain says it won’t allow imports from Israeli settlements
Middle East
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…
Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
Middle East
December 4, 2020
Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the United Arab Emirates and…
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus start joint naval-aerial maneuvers
Egypt
December 2, 2020
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus start joint naval-aerial maneuvers
Egypt Greece and Cyprus on Tuesday began the “Medusa 10” naval and aerial training session featuring the participation of Egyptian, Greek…