Middle East
Taliban says it controls most of Afghanistan, reassures Russia
July 9, 2021
Taliban says it controls most of Afghanistan, reassures Russia
MOSCOW, July 9 (Reuters) – A Taliban delegation in Moscow said on Friday that the group controlled over 85% of…
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
July 9, 2021
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
International company MSC has announced the launch of cruise trips in the Red Sea, operating the first global giant ship…
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
July 9, 2021
Drone attacks by Iraqi militias reflect Iran’s waning hold
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force commander brought one main directive for Iraqi militia faction leaders long beholden to…
Analysis: Biden lost faith in the US mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago
July 9, 2021
Analysis: Biden lost faith in the US mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s frustrations with Afghanistan boiled over more than a decade ago, and they…
Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open
July 8, 2021
Top EU official says aid access to Syrians must stay open
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A top EU official said Thursday that the potential closure of the only remaining border crossing…
Britain has withdrawn nearly all its troops from Afghanistan – PM Johnson
July 8, 2021
Britain has withdrawn nearly all its troops from Afghanistan – PM Johnson
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – Most British soldiers have been pulled out of Afghanistan, ending Britain’s official role in a…
Afghan forces retake provincial capital after Taliban incursion -defense ministry
July 8, 2021
Afghan forces retake provincial capital after Taliban incursion -defense ministry
KABUL, July 8 (Reuters) – Afghan government forces on Thursday wrested back control of a western provincial capital stormed by…
Ahmed Jibril, head of Palestinian radical group, dies at 83
July 8, 2021
Ahmed Jibril, head of Palestinian radical group, dies at 83
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Ahmed Jibril, leader of a breakaway Palestinian faction that carried out hijackings, bombings and other attacks…
Israel levels West Bank home of Palestinian-American suspect
July 8, 2021
Israel levels West Bank home of Palestinian-American suspect
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces on Thursday demolished the family home of a Palestinian-American man accused of being involved in…
Dubai extinguishes fire on ship in Jebel Ali Port
July 8, 2021
Dubai extinguishes fire on ship in Jebel Ali Port
DUBAI, July 7 (Reuters) – A fire aboard a ship in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port was extinguished on Thursday after…