Middle East
Iran, nuclear deal partners seeking date for Vienna talks, EU says
October 29, 2021
Iran, nuclear deal partners seeking date for Vienna talks, EU says
BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Iran and world powers seeking to revive a 2015 nuclear deal are trying to agree…
Sudan coup leader says technocrat will lead new government, ousted PM could return
October 29, 2021
Sudan coup leader says technocrat will lead new government, ousted PM could return
KHARTOUM, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Sudan’s military coup leader, facing pressure at home and abroad to restore power to civilians,…
Biden criticizes Sudan’s junta, deaths climb in anti-coup protests
October 29, 2021
Biden criticizes Sudan’s junta, deaths climb in anti-coup protests
KHARTOUM/WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The United States and United Nations dialled up the pressure on Sudan’s new military junta…
Saudi Arabia in talks with automakers on plant plans, minister says
October 29, 2021
Saudi Arabia in talks with automakers on plant plans, minister says
RIYADH, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is in talks with several carmakers about manufacturing in the country, Saudi Investment…
Beirut blast probe interrupted again amid series of law suits – source
October 29, 2021
Beirut blast probe interrupted again amid series of law suits – source
BEIRUT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – A new series of lawsuits filed by Lebanese ex-government officials on Thursday threatened once again…
In Afghanistan, a girls’ school is the story of a village
October 29, 2021
In Afghanistan, a girls’ school is the story of a village
SALAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Mina Ahmed smears a cement mixture to strengthen the walls of her war-ravaged home in rural…
Skypod firm in UAE tied to investment company flagged abroad
October 28, 2021
Skypod firm in UAE tied to investment company flagged abroad
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The small, four-seat pod glides above the sands of a test track in Sharjah…
Sudanese general ignored US warning as army rolled out coup plan
October 28, 2021
Sudanese general ignored US warning as army rolled out coup plan
KHARTOUM, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Hours before Sudan’s army seized power and dissolved its government, a senior U.S. envoy warned…
UN envoy blames Syria for failure of constitution talks
October 28, 2021
UN envoy blames Syria for failure of constitution talks
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN special envoy for Syria said Wednesday the Syrian government’s refusal to negotiate on revisions…
Israel 2021-22 budget clears parliament’s finance committee
October 28, 2021
Israel 2021-22 budget clears parliament’s finance committee
JERUSALEM, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Israel’s parliamentary finance committee on Thursday approved the 2021-22 state budget, the Knesset said, clearing…