Middle East
Iran says US ‘got the message’ on tense exchanges in Gulf
December 7, 2020
Iran says US ‘got the message’ on tense exchanges in Gulf
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Monday it was glad the United States “got the message” and modified its behavior…
Renowned imam calls on Muslims to engage with France
December 7, 2020
Renowned imam calls on Muslims to engage with France
Prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Abu Zaid has urged Muslims in France to cooperate with the government. But he told DW…
Iran prepares to raise oil exports if sanctions eased: state media
December 7, 2020
Iran prepares to raise oil exports if sanctions eased: state media
(Reuters) – Iran has instructed its oil ministry to prepare installations for production and sale of crude oil at full…
EU to consider making good on sanctions threat against Turkey
December 7, 2020
EU to consider making good on sanctions threat against Turkey
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU foreign ministers will evaluate grounds for sanctions against Turkey over a Mediterranean gas dispute on Monday…
Kuwait election delivers all-male parliament
December 7, 2020
Kuwait election delivers all-male parliament
All of the female candidates in Kuwait’s parliamentary election lost their races. The unofficial opposition took nearly half of the…
New roads pave way for massive growth of Israeli settlements
December 7, 2020
New roads pave way for massive growth of Israeli settlements
JERUSALEM (AP) — In the coming years, Israelis will be able to commute into Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from settlements…
AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines
December 7, 2020
AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines
Qatar is now planning for a “complete normal” World Cup in 2022 after the rapid progress in producing vaccines for…
Saudi prince strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summit
December 6, 2020
Saudi prince strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent Saudi prince harshly criticized Israel on Sunday at a Bahrain security summit…
US Navy official says ‘uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran
December 6, 2020
US Navy official says ‘uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top US Navy official in the Mideast said Sunday that America has reached…
Kuwaiti opposition make gains in first parliamentary vote under new emir
December 6, 2020
Kuwaiti opposition make gains in first parliamentary vote under new emir
KUWAIT (Reuters) – Opposition candidates made gains in a parliamentary vote in Kuwait in which two thirds of MPs lost…