Middle East
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada over omicron variant
December 20, 2021
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada over omicron variant
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli ministers on Monday agreed to ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries…
United Arab Emirates to end censorship of cinematic releases
December 20, 2021
United Arab Emirates to end censorship of cinematic releases
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that it will no longer censor films…
UN chief urges Lebanese leaders to put people first and reform
December 20, 2021
UN chief urges Lebanese leaders to put people first and reform
BEIRUT, Dec 19 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged Lebanese leaders to put people first and implement…
Iran pledges ‘crushing’ response against any Israeli attack – Nournews
December 20, 2021
Iran pledges ‘crushing’ response against any Israeli attack – Nournews
DUBAI, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Iran will retaliate with a “crushing” response against any Israeli attack, a commander said according…
Defiant in war and isolation, Hamas plays long game in Gaza
December 20, 2021
Defiant in war and isolation, Hamas plays long game in Gaza
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Each month, hundreds of trucks heavy with fuel, cement and other goods cross a plowed…
Israeli PM says kids must be vaccinated as omicron spreads
December 20, 2021
Israeli PM says kids must be vaccinated as omicron spreads
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister on Sunday called on parents to vaccinate their children against the coronavirus as the…
Israeli ministry blocks UAE pipeline deal, citing risk to Red Sea
December 19, 2021
Israeli ministry blocks UAE pipeline deal, citing risk to Red Sea
JERUSALEM, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry said on Thursday that it would not allow oil tankers to…
Sudanese plan anti-coup protests on uprising anniversary
December 19, 2021
Sudanese plan anti-coup protests on uprising anniversary
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s pro-democracy movement has planned mass protests Sunday against an October military takeover and a subsequent deal…
Iran nuke talks adjourn, Europeans say pause disappointing
December 19, 2021
Iran nuke talks adjourn, Europeans say pause disappointing
VIENNA (AP) — Talks aimed at salvaging Iran’s tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers adjourned Friday to allow the…
Islamic countries seek response to Afghanistan emergency
December 19, 2021
Islamic countries seek response to Afghanistan emergency
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Muslim nations sought to respond to the growing economic and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as…