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US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
Middle East
October 11, 2018
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Egyptian, Saudi forces begin ‘Tabuk-4’ military exercises
Egypt
October 10, 2018
Egyptian, Saudi forces begin ‘Tabuk-4’ military exercises
The joint “Tabuk-4” military exercises, carried out by elements of the Egyptian and Saudi armed forces, kicked off on Wednesday,…
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis
Middle East
October 10, 2018
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to speak with Saudi Arabian officials about…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
Middle East
October 9, 2018
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance
Middle East
October 9, 2018
UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the “apparent enforced disappearance”…
Turkey asks to search Saudi consulate for journalist
Middle East
October 8, 2018
Turkey asks to search Saudi consulate for journalist
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has asked for permission to search Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul after Saudi journalist Jamal…
Saudi ambassador in Turkey summoned over missing journalist
Middle East
October 7, 2018
Saudi ambassador in Turkey summoned over missing journalist
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) – Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Turkey has been summoned to the Turkish foreign ministry over the…
Iranian Revolutionary Guards warns Saudi Arabia, UAE to respect its ‘red lines’
Middle East
September 28, 2018
Iranian Revolutionary Guards warns Saudi Arabia, UAE to respect its ‘red lines’
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) told Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Friday to respect…
Bahrain prosecutors charge 169 over alleged militant ring
Middle East
September 25, 2018
Bahrain prosecutors charge 169 over alleged militant ring
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prosecutors in Bahrain say they have launched a mass prosecution of 169 defendants…
OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production
Middle East
September 24, 2018
OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A meeting of OPEC and its allies ended without any decision to further increase oil…