Middle East
EXCLUSIVE UN expert backs probe into Iran’s 1988 killings, Raisi’s role
June 29, 2021
EXCLUSIVE UN expert backs probe into Iran’s 1988 killings, Raisi’s role
GENEVA, June 29 (Reuters) – The UN investigator on human rights in Iran has called for an independent inquiry into…
Hezbollah leader, Hamas chief talk recent Gaza war in Beirut
June 29, 2021
Hezbollah leader, Hamas chief talk recent Gaza war in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — The top leaders of the militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas held talks in Beirut on Tuesday about…
It’s imminent: After nearly 20 years US to leave Bagram
June 29, 2021
It’s imminent: After nearly 20 years US to leave Bagram
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Bagram Airfield was the heart of American military power in Afghanistan, a…
New Israeli foreign minister lands in UAE on 1st state visit
June 29, 2021
New Israeli foreign minister lands in UAE on 1st state visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s new foreign minister touched down on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, beginning…
Undeclared conflict? America’s battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again
June 29, 2021
Undeclared conflict? America’s battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s latest strikes against Iran-backed militia in Syria and Iraq were not…
Lebanon’s economic collapse bites hard in neglected north
June 28, 2021
Lebanon’s economic collapse bites hard in neglected north
TRIPOLI, Lebanon, June 28 (Reuters) – Taha Riz has worked just three days in more than a month at his…
Gaza reconstruction clouded by dispute over Israelis held by Hamas
June 28, 2021
Gaza reconstruction clouded by dispute over Israelis held by Hamas
GAZA, June 28 (Reuters) – Reconstruction of Gaza after last month’s fighting between Israel and Hamas is being held up…
Iran: No decision on camera deal with UN nuclear inspectors
June 28, 2021
Iran: No decision on camera deal with UN nuclear inspectors
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has not made a decision yet about whether to extend an agreement with the U.N.…
UAE’s ADNOC to deepen crude oil term supply cut in Sept -sources
June 28, 2021
UAE’s ADNOC to deepen crude oil term supply cut in Sept -sources
SINGAPORE, June 28 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will reduce the volume of crude oil it supplies…
EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?
June 28, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets in recent days to protest against President Mahmoud Abbas…