Middle East
Is Afghanistan heading toward a civil war?
July 10, 2021
Is Afghanistan heading toward a civil war?
The Taliban are reportedly sweeping across Afghanistan’s rural areas, bringing more territories under their control. Afghan government forces are finding it…
Lebanese minister denies request to quiz security chief over Beirut blast
July 9, 2021
Lebanese minister denies request to quiz security chief over Beirut blast
EIRUT, July 9 (Reuters) – A Lebanese minister has denied a request by the judge probing the Beirut port explosion…
Israeli, Jordanian leaders meet amid push to improve ties
July 9, 2021
Israeli, Jordanian leaders meet amid push to improve ties
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Israel’s new prime minister met secretly with the Jordanian king last week, an Israeli official confirmed…
Cambridge University, UAE in talks on partnership
July 9, 2021
Cambridge University, UAE in talks on partnership
July 7 (Reuters) – The University of Cambridge said on Wednesday it is in talks with the United Arab Emirates,…
Taliban says it controls most of Afghanistan, reassures Russia
July 9, 2021
Taliban says it controls most of Afghanistan, reassures Russia
MOSCOW, July 9 (Reuters) – A Taliban delegation in Moscow said on Friday that the group controlled over 85% of…
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
July 9, 2021
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
International company MSC has announced the launch of cruise trips in the Red Sea, operating the first global giant ship…
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
July 9, 2021
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to…
Analysis: Biden lost faith in the US mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago
July 9, 2021
Analysis: Biden lost faith in the US mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s frustrations with Afghanistan boiled over more than a decade ago, and they…
Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open
July 8, 2021
Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A top EU official said Thursday that the potential closure of the only remaining border crossing…
Britain has withdrawn nearly all its troops from Afghanistan – PM Johnson
July 8, 2021
Britain has withdrawn nearly all its troops from Afghanistan – PM Johnson
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – Most British soldiers have been pulled out of Afghanistan, ending Britain’s official role in a…