Iran explosion in area with sensitive military site caused by tank leak – State TV
Middle East
June 26, 2020
Iran explosion in area with sensitive military site caused by tank leak – State TV
(Reuters) — An explosion at an Iranian gas storage facility close to a sensitive military site near the capital Tehran…
In West Bank, Israeli settler leaders complicate annexation plan
Middle East
June 26, 2020
In West Bank, Israeli settler leaders complicate annexation plan
ITAMAR, West Bank (Reuters) — Jewish settler leaders who resist the creation of a Palestinian state are complicating Israel’s plans…
Gulf coronavirus infections surpass 400,000, Reuters tally shows
Middle East
June 25, 2020
Gulf coronavirus infections surpass 400,000, Reuters tally shows
DUBAI (Reuters) — The number of novel coronavirus cases in the six Gulf Arab states has doubled in a month…
As Israel threatens West Bank annexation, Gazans recall settler withdrawal
Middle East
June 25, 2020
As Israel threatens West Bank annexation, Gazans recall settler withdrawal
GAZA (Reuters) — Vineyard owner Haidar al-Zahar recalls with joy the day in 2005 when Israel removed its settlers and…
Lebanon’s Aoun sees ‘civil war’ climate as critics boycott meeting
Middle East
June 25, 2020
Lebanon’s Aoun sees ‘civil war’ climate as critics boycott meeting
BEIRUT (Reuters) — President Michel Aoun warned on Thursday of an “atmosphere of civil war” during recent unrest in Lebanon…
No sweet victory for Assad as economy collapses and US sanctions hit
Middle East
June 24, 2020
No sweet victory for Assad as economy collapses and US sanctions hit
BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) — Just last year, President Bashar al-Assad seemed on the brink of crowning military victories by easing his…
Iran’s coronavirus death toll continues to resurge, nears 10,000
Middle East
June 24, 2020
Iran’s coronavirus death toll continues to resurge, nears 10,000
(Reuters) — Iran’s death toll from COVID-19 has risen to nearly 10,000 with 133 new fatalities in the past 24…
Iran says it’s ready for talks if US apologizes over nuclear pact
Middle East
June 24, 2020
Iran says it’s ready for talks if US apologizes over nuclear pact
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran would be open to talks with the United States if Washington apologizes for exiting a 2015…
Washington state makes face masks mandatory as some states see new coronavirus surge
World
June 24, 2020
Washington state makes face masks mandatory as some states see new coronavirus surge
(Reuters) – The governor of Washington state on Tuesday ordered residents to wear face masks in public as officials across…
Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges
Middle East
June 24, 2020
Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israeli and Palestinian authorities have brought back some coronavirus restrictions after the number of new cases jumped…