Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation
Middle East
November 19, 2019
Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia said on Tuesday it was bewildered by a Turkish pledge to conduct a new military operation…
Huawei plays down impact of new US license extension
World
November 19, 2019
Huawei plays down impact of new US license extension
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Huawei Technologies has dismissed a new 90-day extension by the Trump administration allowing US firms to continue…
U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap
Middle East
November 19, 2019
U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap
PESHAWAR, Pakistan/KABUL (Reuters) — The Afghan Taliban released American and Australian university professors held hostage for more than three years…
North Korea says no more talks with US just so Trump can boast
World
November 19, 2019
North Korea says no more talks with US just so Trump can boast
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea said on Monday it was not interested in meaningless talks with the United States just…
Saudi-led coalition says Yemen’s Huthis seize ship in Red Sea
Middle East
November 19, 2019
Saudi-led coalition says Yemen’s Huthis seize ship in Red Sea
DUBAI (Reuters) — The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-aligned Huthi movement in Yemen said on Monday the Huthis had seized…
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party mulls pulling MPs from parliament
Middle East
November 18, 2019
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party mulls pulling MPs from parliament
ANKARA (Reuters) — A pro-Kurdish opposition party is considering withdrawing lawmakers from Turkey’s parliament due to mounting pressure it is…
Boeing, Airbus kept in suspense over big Dubai jet deals
Middle East
November 18, 2019
Boeing, Airbus kept in suspense over big Dubai jet deals
DUBAI (Reuters) — Airbus and Boeing fought to save billions of dollars of jet deals on Sunday as host airline…
‘Crown jewel’ Aramco stirs loyal Saudi demand for giant IPO
Middle East
November 17, 2019
‘Crown jewel’ Aramco stirs loyal Saudi demand for giant IPO
RIYADH (Reuters) – From taxi drivers to clerics, Saudis clamoring to own part of state oil giant Aramco went online…
Yemenis go solar amid war energy shortage
Middle East
November 17, 2019
Yemenis go solar amid war energy shortage
ANAA (Reuters) – When electricity was cut to Yemen’s capital four years ago after war broke out, Ebrahim al-Faqih saw…
Lebanon’s Safadi withdraws candidacy for PM, urges Hariri for post: statement
Middle East
November 17, 2019
Lebanon’s Safadi withdraws candidacy for PM, urges Hariri for post: statement
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Former Lebanese finance minister Mohammad Safadi withdrew his candidacy to be the next prime minister on Saturday,…