Middle East
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
January 23, 2021
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Saturday it intercepted an apparent missile or drone attack over its…
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
January 23, 2021
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has temporarily suspended all flights from the United Arab Emirates for five days after suspicion…
Top Lebanese hospitals fight exhausting battle against virus
January 23, 2021
Top Lebanese hospitals fight exhausting battle against virus
BEIRUT (AP) — Death stalks the corridors of Beirut’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital, where losing multiple patients in one day…
Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge
January 22, 2021
Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Twitter account of Iran’s Supreme Leader on Friday carried the image of a golfer resembling former…
Foreign fighters were meant to leave Libya this week. A huge trench being dug by Russian-backed mercenaries indicates they plan to stay
January 22, 2021
Foreign fighters were meant to leave Libya this week. A huge trench being dug by Russian-backed mercenaries indicates they plan to stay
Construction of an enormous trench across Libya, dug by Russian-backed mercenaries Wagner, is raising fears that foreign fighters will not withdraw…
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
January 22, 2021
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32…
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
January 22, 2021
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
A family of four was killed in central Syria on Friday during a missile strike launched by Israeli warplanes. Four other…
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
January 22, 2021
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and major cities plunged into darkness in recent weeks as rolling outages left millions…
UK backs Sudan economic reforms with over $50 million
January 22, 2021
UK backs Sudan economic reforms with over $50 million
CAIRO (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary announced Thursday that his government would offer more than $50 million to help poor…
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources
January 21, 2021
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 jets…