Middle East
Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq
July 14, 2021
Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq
NASIRIYAH, Iraq (AP) — The death toll from a fire that swept through a hospital coronavirus ward climbed to 92…
Explosion strikes unused ammunition dump in Saudi Arabia
July 14, 2021
Explosion strikes unused ammunition dump in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion Wednesday in Saudi Arabia struck what authorities described as an ammunition dump…
Iran says it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with US
July 13, 2021
Iran says it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with US
DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) – Iran said on Tuesday it was holding talks on prisoner exchanges with the United States…
Taliban warn Turkey against ‘reprehensible’ plan to run Kabul airport
July 13, 2021
Taliban warn Turkey against ‘reprehensible’ plan to run Kabul airport
KABUL/ANKARA, July 13 (Reuters) – The Taliban warned Turkey on Tuesday against plans to keep some troops in Afghanistan to…
Israel wants voucher system for foreign aid to Gaza – minister
July 13, 2021
Israel wants voucher system for foreign aid to Gaza – minister
JERUSALEM, July 13 (Reuters) – Israel wants foreign aid to Gaza disbursed through a voucher system, as a safeguard against…
Iran unveils matchmaking app to promote marriage
July 13, 2021
Iran unveils matchmaking app to promote marriage
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday inaugurated a matchmaking application designed to promote marriage in the country, where authorities…
Living with COVID-19: Israel changes strategy as Delta variant hits
July 13, 2021
Living with COVID-19: Israel changes strategy as Delta variant hits
JERUSALEM, July 13 (Reuters) – Four weeks ago, Israel was celebrating a return to normal life in its battle with…
Iraqi health officials: 58 dead in fire at coronavirus ward
July 13, 2021
Iraqi health officials: 58 dead in fire at coronavirus ward
BAGHDAD (AP) — The death toll from a catastrophic blaze that erupted at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq…
Top US commander in Afghanistan hands over command
July 12, 2021
Top US commander in Afghanistan hands over command
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The top US commander in Afghanistan relinquished his command at a ceremony in the Afghan capital…
Two Jordanians sentenced to 15 years over alleged royal plot
July 12, 2021
Two Jordanians sentenced to 15 years over alleged royal plot
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A Jordanian state security court on Monday sentenced two former officials to serve 15 years in…