Middle East
Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed
July 30, 2021
Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The firm managing an oil tanker attacked off Oman says two of its crew…
Qatar names ambassadors to Egypt and Libya, says emir’s office
July 29, 2021
Qatar names ambassadors to Egypt and Libya, says emir’s office
DUBAI, July 29 (Reuters) – Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Thursday named ambassadors to Egypt and Libya,…
Wildfire rages for 2nd day in Lebanon, spreads to Syria
July 29, 2021
Wildfire rages for 2nd day in Lebanon, spreads to Syria
QOBAYAT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese firefighters struggled for the second day on Thursday to contain wildfires in the country’s north…
Top US diplomat visits Kuwait to boost ties with key ally
July 29, 2021
Top US diplomat visits Kuwait to boost ties with key ally
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top diplomat of the United States on Thursday began a visit to Kuwait,…
Oman extends nightly COVID-19 lockdown
July 29, 2021
Oman extends nightly COVID-19 lockdown
DUBAI, July 29 (Reuters) – Oman on Thursday extended a nightly lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, with…
Tunisia’s Saied moves on economy and COVID-19 after dismissing govt
July 29, 2021
Tunisia’s Saied moves on economy and COVID-19 after dismissing govt
TUNIS, July 28 (Reuters) – Tunisia’s president said on Wednesday he was addressing the dire economic and COVID-19 situation and…
Residents flee as winds fan massive wildfire in southern Turkey
July 29, 2021
Residents flee as winds fan massive wildfire in southern Turkey
ANKARA, July 28 (Reuters) – A massive forest fire in southern Turkey spread to the town of Manavgat as the…
Tunisia opens corruption probes of leading Islamist party
July 28, 2021
Tunisia opens corruption probes of leading Islamist party
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian prosecutors have opened investigations into alleged foreign campaign funding and anonymous donations to Islamist movement…
Seeking Mediterranean allies, Greece hosts Jordan’s king
July 28, 2021
Seeking Mediterranean allies, Greece hosts Jordan’s king
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — King Abdullah II of Jordan was meeting Wednesday in Athens with the leaders of Greece and…
Iran’s supreme leader criticizes US as nuclear talks stalled
July 28, 2021
Iran’s supreme leader criticizes US as nuclear talks stalled
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday called the US “stubborn” in stalled nuclear talks in Vienna for…