Middle East
Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules
November 22, 2021
Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s interim prime minister filed a request Sunday to run for president, despite being barred from elections…
Yemen official warns dam will break if rebels take Marib
November 22, 2021
Yemen official warns dam will break if rebels take Marib
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The foreign minister of Yemen’s government in exile warned Sunday that a rebel takeover…
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources
November 21, 2021
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources
DUBAI, Nov 21 (Reuters) – State oil firm Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is weighing an initial public offering…
Hamas gunman kills Israeli in Jerusalem’s Old City, is shot dead by police
November 21, 2021
Hamas gunman kills Israeli in Jerusalem’s Old City, is shot dead by police
JERUSALEM, Nov 21 (Reuters) – A Palestinian gunman from the Islamist group Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three other…
US congressmen in Lebanon over crippling economic crisis
November 21, 2021
US congressmen in Lebanon over crippling economic crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — A group of US congressmen held meetings Saturday with Lebanon’s top leaders during a fact-finding mission to…
Lebanon needs to show that Hezbollah can change behaviour, Bahrain minister says
November 21, 2021
Lebanon needs to show that Hezbollah can change behaviour, Bahrain minister says
DUBAI, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Bahrain’s foreign minister, Abdullatif Al Zayani, said on Saturday that Lebanon needs to demonstrate that…
Yemen’s Huthis say they attacked Saudi cities, Aramco facilities
November 21, 2021
Yemen’s Huthis say they attacked Saudi cities, Aramco facilities
CAIRO Nov 20 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi movement said on Saturday it had fired 14 drones at several Saudi…
Sudan military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok after deal reached – Umma Party head
November 21, 2021
Sudan military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok after deal reached – Umma Party head
KHARTOUM, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Sudan’s military plans to reinstate ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok following weeks of unrest triggered…
Pentagon chief seeks to reassure concerned Middle East allies
November 20, 2021
Pentagon chief seeks to reassure concerned Middle East allies
MANAMA, Nov 20 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought on Saturday to reassure allies in the Middle East…
Lebanon needs to show that Hezbollah can change behaviour, Bahrain minister says
November 20, 2021
Lebanon needs to show that Hezbollah can change behaviour, Bahrain minister says
DUBAI, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Bahrain’s foreign minister, Abdullatif Al Zayani, said on Saturday that Lebanon needs to demonstrate that…