Middle East
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
July 1, 2021
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
KARAK, Jordan (AP) — Jordan has drawn a curtain of secrecy on the unprecedented public rift within its royal family,…
Abu Dhabi will only let vaccinated people into some public places
July 1, 2021
Abu Dhabi will only let vaccinated people into some public places
Abu Dhabi will only allow vaccinated people into some public spaces starting August 20, the government media office for the Emirati…
Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women
July 1, 2021
Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women
Turkey officially withdrew on Thursday from an international treaty to prevent violence against women, enacting a decision that drew condemnation…
Saudi Arabia plans new national airline as it diversifies from oil
June 30, 2021
Saudi Arabia plans new national airline as it diversifies from oil
CAIRO, June 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced plans on Tuesday to launch a second…
Afghan civilians take up arms as U.S.-led forces leave
June 30, 2021
Afghan civilians take up arms as U.S.-led forces leave
PARWAN, Afghanistan, June 30 (Reuters) – Gun in hand, 55-year-old Dost Mohammad Salangi recites poetry as he leads a small…
Oil to sustain surprise rally despite Iran, third COVID-19 wave threat
June 30, 2021
Oil to sustain surprise rally despite Iran, third COVID-19 wave threat
June 30 (Reuters) – Who of the traditional bulls predicted a rally that saw oil prices doubling in the last…
Israel reaches compromise with settlers on West Bank outpost
June 30, 2021
Israel reaches compromise with settlers on West Bank outpost
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has reached a compromise with Jewish settlers who rapidly established an unauthorized outpost in the occupied…
Economic crisis, severe shortages make Lebanon ‘unlivable’
June 30, 2021
Economic crisis, severe shortages make Lebanon ‘unlivable’
BEIRUT (AP) — Ibrahim Arab waits in line several hours a day in the hot summer sun to buy gas…
Inaugurating embassy in UAE, Israel tells region: ‘We’re here to stay’
June 30, 2021
Inaugurating embassy in UAE, Israel tells region: ‘We’re here to stay’
DUBAI, June 29 (Reuters) – Israel’s new foreign minister inaugurated its embassy in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and…
Yemeni official: Rebel missiles hit key city, killing 3
June 29, 2021
Yemeni official: Rebel missiles hit key city, killing 3
CAIRO (AP) — A Yemeni government official said Tuesday that Huthi rebels fired two missiles in a government-held city killing…