Middle East
Turkey welcomes Taliban statements since their takeover in Afghanistan
Middle East
August 17, 2021
Turkey welcomes Taliban statements since their takeover in Afghanistan
ANKARA, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Turkey is in talks with all parties in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, and views positively…
Explained: Who are the Taliban?
Middle East
August 17, 2021
Explained: Who are the Taliban?
They call themselves “students” ― that’s the verbatim translation of the word “Taliban” from Pashto. Today, the name of the Islamist…
Dubai-based company seeks to revolutionize how ports operate
Middle East
August 17, 2021
Dubai-based company seeks to revolutionize how ports operate
In Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, a new technology is being tested that aims to speed up, improve and automate the…
Bahrain government deficit down 35% in H1 2021 – ministry
Middle East
August 17, 2021
Bahrain government deficit down 35% in H1 2021 – ministry
CAIRO, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Bahrain’s government deficit reached 520 million Dinars ($1.38 billion) in the first half of 2021,…
Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pullout as Taliban take control
Middle East
August 17, 2021
Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pullout as Taliban take control
The US and the rest of the international community scrambled on Monday to react to the shocking fall of Kabul to the…
Sudan leaders visit border area amid tensions with Ethiopia
Middle East
August 17, 2021
Sudan leaders visit border area amid tensions with Ethiopia
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese leaders on Monday visited a disputed area along the country’s eastern border with Ethiopia, amid growing…
UN nuclear watchdog: Iran producing more uranium metal
Middle East
August 17, 2021
UN nuclear watchdog: Iran producing more uranium metal
BANGKOK (AP) — Iran continues to produce uranium metal, which can be used in the production of a nuclear bomb,…
Saudi Aramco aims to raise at least $17 bln from gas pipeline -sources
Middle East
August 16, 2021
Saudi Aramco aims to raise at least $17 bln from gas pipeline -sources
DUBAI, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco is looking to raise at least $17 billion from the sale of a…
Air raid sirens sound in Israel after rocket fired from Gaza
Middle East
August 16, 2021
Air raid sirens sound in Israel after rocket fired from Gaza
Air raid sirens sounded in southern Israel on Monday after a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip, the first…
Wildfire in Jerusalem hills sends smoke clouds over city
Middle East
August 16, 2021
Wildfire in Jerusalem hills sends smoke clouds over city
JERUSALEM, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Wildfires in wooded hills outside Jerusalem sent smoke clouds billowing over the city on Sunday…