Middle East
Turkey says talks with France to normalize ties going well
January 8, 2021
Turkey says talks with France to normalize ties going well
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey and France are working on a roadmap to normalize ties and talks are going well, Turkish Foreign…
Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive Israel’s next election?
January 8, 2021
Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive Israel’s next election?
Far fewer protesters have gathered outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu on this mild January evening…
US flies two bombers to Middle East in another Iran deterrence mission
January 8, 2021
US flies two bombers to Middle East in another Iran deterrence mission
The US military flew two B-52 bombers to the Middle East Thursday from their base in the United States —…
Israel tightens nationwide coronavirus lockdown
January 8, 2021
Israel tightens nationwide coronavirus lockdown
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel tightened a national lockdown on Friday in a bid to curb a sharp rise in new…
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
January 7, 2021
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon began a 25-day nationwide lockdown Thursday to limit the spread of the coronavirus as infections hit…
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
January 7, 2021
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
BAGHDAD (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of…
A year on, questions haunt Iran’s downing of Ukrainian plane
January 7, 2021
A year on, questions haunt Iran’s downing of Ukrainian plane
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Navaz Ebrahim learned that a Ukrainian plane had fallen from the sky near…
Travel, trade may resume within a week to Qatar, says UAE
January 7, 2021
Travel, trade may resume within a week to Qatar, says UAE
DUBAI (Reuters) – Arab states boycotting Qatar could resume travel and trade links with Doha within a week under a…
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
January 7, 2021
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
BEIRUT (AP) — The unveiling of a large statue in Beirut of an Iranian commander killed by the US last…
Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed
January 7, 2021
Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qataris awoke to a surprise blockade and boycott by Gulf Arab neighbors three and…