Middle East
Stung by prison battle, Kurds say they need help against IS
February 5, 2022
Stung by prison battle, Kurds say they need help against IS
HASSAKEH, Syria (AP) — Weeks after the long, furious battle with militants from the Islamic State group over a prison…
Luxembourg asks Lebanon for information on central bank chief’s finances -Lebanese source
February 5, 2022
Luxembourg asks Lebanon for information on central bank chief’s finances -Lebanese source
BEIRUT, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Lebanon received a letter from Luxembourg authorities asking for information relating to Lebanon Central Bank…
Israeli military chief voices regrets to U.S. over Palestinian-American’s death
February 5, 2022
Israeli military chief voices regrets to U.S. over Palestinian-American’s death
JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Israel’s top general told the U.S. ambassador on Friday that he regrets the death of…
UAE shares rebound as supply fears boost oil prices
February 4, 2022
UAE shares rebound as supply fears boost oil prices
Feb 4 (Reuters) – Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rebounded on Friday, as oil prices touched seven-year…
EXCLUSIVE iPhone flaw exploited by second Israeli spy firm-sources
February 4, 2022
EXCLUSIVE iPhone flaw exploited by second Israeli spy firm-sources
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – A flaw in Apple’s software exploited by Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group to break into iPhones in…
Inside U.S. raid on ISIS leader: Months of preparation, then a deadly blast
February 4, 2022
Inside U.S. raid on ISIS leader: Months of preparation, then a deadly blast
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – U.S. forces rehearsed the helicopter raid over and over, hoping to capture Islamic State’s leader on the…
Factbox: Islamic State loses second leader in two years
February 4, 2022
Factbox: Islamic State loses second leader in two years
ISTANBUL, Feb 3 (Reuters) – The death of its second leader in just over two years has dealt another blow…
Iraqi military spokesman says intelligence provided information leading to IS leader whereabouts
February 4, 2022
Iraqi military spokesman says intelligence provided information leading to IS leader whereabouts
CAIRO, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Iraqi military spokesman Yahya Rasool said on Thursday that Iraqi intelligence provided accurate information that…
EXCLUSIVE Qatar has not approached Asian buyers over gas diversions to Europe
February 4, 2022
EXCLUSIVE Qatar has not approached Asian buyers over gas diversions to Europe
DOHA, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Qatar has not approached its Asian customers over diverting gas to Europe, QatarEnergy chief and…
Saudi sovereign fund in talks for extension on $15 billion loan – sources
February 3, 2022
Saudi sovereign fund in talks for extension on $15 billion loan – sources
DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in talks with banks to exercise an extension option…