Middle East
US should consult Taliban on any Afghan pullout delay: Pakistani envoy to US
February 20, 2021
US should consult Taliban on any Afghan pullout delay: Pakistani envoy to US
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States should consult the Taliban on any extension of a May 1 deadline for a…
Exclusive: IAEA found uranium traces at two sites Iran barred it from, sources say
February 20, 2021
Exclusive: IAEA found uranium traces at two sites Iran barred it from, sources say
VIENNA/PARIS (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog found uranium particles at two Iranian sites it inspected after months of stonewalling,…
US defense secretary calls Saudi crown prince, reaffirms strategic ties
February 19, 2021
US defense secretary calls Saudi crown prince, reaffirms strategic ties
DUBAI (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, state media said on…
Turkey hires US lobbying firm to return to F-35 jet program
February 19, 2021
Turkey hires US lobbying firm to return to F-35 jet program
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has hired a Washington-based law firm to lobby for its readmission to the US F-35 fighter…
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
February 19, 2021
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…
Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv
February 19, 2021
Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli officials have said that a dead whale has washed up on a beach south…
Taliban threat in Afghanistan ‘will significantly rise,’ says German defense minister
February 19, 2021
Taliban threat in Afghanistan ‘will significantly rise,’ says German defense minister
NATO has made no decision on whether or when to pull out of Afghanistan, the military alliance’s top official said on…
Iran will reverse nuclear actions when US lifts sanctions: foreign minister
February 19, 2021
Iran will reverse nuclear actions when US lifts sanctions: foreign minister
(Reuters) – Iran will “immediately reverse” actions in respect of its nuclear program when US sanctions are lifted, Foreign Minister…
COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks
February 18, 2021
COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks
For over a decade, every Tuesday, the long-time friends met to play Mahjong, a Chinese board game. Throughout 2020, they…
Bomb blast kills university professor in Afghan capital – police
February 18, 2021
Bomb blast kills university professor in Afghan capital – police
KABUL (Reuters) – A Kabul University professor was killed when a bomb hit his car in Afghanistan’s capital on Thursday,…