Middle East
Iraqi lawmakers fail to elect new president amid boycott
February 7, 2022
Iraqi lawmakers fail to elect new president amid boycott
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers failed to elect a new head of state Monday, as key factions foiled the attempt…
From sewage dump to nature reserve, UN hopes to save Gaza Valley
February 7, 2022
From sewage dump to nature reserve, UN hopes to save Gaza Valley
GAZA, Feb 7 (Reuters) – The United Nations is set to begin the restoration of a historic valley in the…
Israel’s police chief, ministers urge inquiry as NSO scandal spirals
February 7, 2022
Israel’s police chief, ministers urge inquiry as NSO scandal spirals
JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Israel’s top police officer and at least three cabinet ministers called for an independent inquiry…
Most Middle East markets flat in trade as oil prices swing
February 7, 2022
Most Middle East markets flat in trade as oil prices swing
Feb 7 (Reuters) – Middle Eastern stock markets were mixed in trade on Monday, with Dubai’s main share index (.DFMGI) up more…
Iran calls removal of U.S. sanctions its “red line” for 2015 deal revival
February 7, 2022
Iran calls removal of U.S. sanctions its “red line” for 2015 deal revival
DUBAI, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Iran said on Monday removal of U.S. sanctions is Tehran’s red line in talks with…
Iraq to delay selection of a new president, lawmakers say
February 7, 2022
Iraq to delay selection of a new president, lawmakers say
Feb 6 (Reuters) – Iraq’s Supreme Court on Sunday suspended a former foreign minister’s presidential bid over graft allegations and…
Factbox: The ebb and flow of sanctions on Iranian oil
February 7, 2022
Factbox: The ebb and flow of sanctions on Iranian oil
Feb 7 – In 2015, Iran reached a historic deal with six world powers to trade curbs on its nuclear…
African Union suspends debate on Israel’s status: diplomats
February 6, 2022
African Union suspends debate on Israel’s status: diplomats
The African Union suspended a debate on whether to withdraw Israel’s accreditation, avoiding a vote that risked creating an unprecedented…
Rare session of key Palestinian body could provide Abbas succession clues
February 6, 2022
Rare session of key Palestinian body could provide Abbas succession clues
RAMALLAH, West Bank/GAZA, Feb 6 (Reuters) – A key Palestinian decision-making body convenes on Sunday for the first time in…
Alleged leader of US-based Iran militant group goes on trial
February 6, 2022
Alleged leader of US-based Iran militant group goes on trial
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The alleged leader of the militant wing of a U.S.-based Iranian opposition group went…