Middle East
Trump vows continued fight in Afghanistan; reversing stance
August 22, 2017
Trump vows continued fight in Afghanistan; reversing stance
Reversing his past calls for a speedy exit, President Donald Trump recommitted the United States to the 16-year-old war in…
Emirates approves new ‘sin tax’ to boost government revenue
August 22, 2017
Emirates approves new ‘sin tax’ to boost government revenue
The United Arab Emirates has issued a new law that imposes taxes on tobacco products, energy drinks and soft drinks…
Iran says only 5 days needed to ramp up uranium enrichment
August 22, 2017
Iran says only 5 days needed to ramp up uranium enrichment
Iran’s atomic chief warned Tuesday the Islamic Republic needs only five days to ramp up its uranium enrichment to 20…
Lebanon says it helped foil plot to down plane in Australia
August 21, 2017
Lebanon says it helped foil plot to down plane in Australia
Lebanon’s interior minister said Monday that the country’s police intelligence played a major role in foiling a plot to…
Saudi carrier says Qatar has not approved hajj flights
August 21, 2017
Saudi carrier says Qatar has not approved hajj flights
Saudi Arabia said Sunday its aircraft have not been given permission to land in Doha to pick up Qatari pilgrims…
Trump will address path forward on Afghanistan
August 21, 2017
Trump will address path forward on Afghanistan
Signaling that the US military expects its mission to continue, the top US commander in Afghanistan on Sunday hailed the…
Iraq’s Kurds might put off independence vote in return for concessions from Baghdad: official
August 20, 2017
Iraq’s Kurds might put off independence vote in return for concessions from Baghdad: official
Iraq’s Kurds may consider the possibility of postponing a planned Sept. 25 referendum on independence in return for financial and…
The Latest: Reports say shell hits Syrian fair
August 20, 2017
The Latest: Reports say shell hits Syrian fair
Social media activists and a local journalist say a shell has hit Syria’s first international trade fair since the war…
Mattis tight-lipped on new Afghanistan war strategy
August 20, 2017
Mattis tight-lipped on new Afghanistan war strategy
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he is satisfied with how the administration formulated its new Afghanistan war strategy. But…
Iran parliament approves majority of Rouhani Cabinet picks
August 20, 2017
Iran parliament approves majority of Rouhani Cabinet picks
Iranian lawmakers have approved 16 Cabinet members nominated by recently re-elected President Hassan Rouhani. Parliament speaker Ali Larijani said lawmakers…