Middle East
Iran likely had failed rocket launch, preparing for another
June 23, 2021
Iran likely had failed rocket launch, preparing for another
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran likely conducted a failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days and…
Dubai investment arm posts $5.1 billion loss amid pandemic
June 22, 2021
Dubai investment arm posts $5.1 billion loss amid pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s state-owned sovereign wealth fund announced Tuesday a net loss of $5.1 billion over…
In times of crises, Lebanon’s old must fend for themselves
June 22, 2021
In times of crises, Lebanon’s old must fend for themselves
BEIRUT (AP) — Tiny and bowed by age, Marie Orfali makes the trip five times a week from her Beirut…
End of Yemen quagmire? Saudi-led coalition, Huthis near peace deal
June 22, 2021
End of Yemen quagmire? Saudi-led coalition, Huthis near peace deal
DUBAI, June 21 (Reuters) – Yemen’s warring parties are thrashing out terms for a peace deal that would extricate Saudi…
Iran’s election unsettles Biden’s hope for a nuclear deal
June 22, 2021
Iran’s election unsettles Biden’s hope for a nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration officials are insisting that the election of a hard-liner as Iran’s president won’t affect prospects…
Palestinians, settlers clash in tense Jerusalem neighborhood
June 22, 2021
Palestinians, settlers clash in tense Jerusalem neighborhood
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians and Jewish settlers hurled stones, chairs and fireworks at each other overnight in a tense Jerusalem…
Israeli foreign minister to make first visit to UAE
June 22, 2021
Israeli foreign minister to make first visit to UAE
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s new foreign minister will head to the United Arab Emirates next week for the first known…
Violence in north Syria kills 10, mostly in rebel-held areas
June 21, 2021
Violence in north Syria kills 10, mostly in rebel-held areas
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces and insurgent groups exchanged shelling in northwestern Syria on Monday that killed at least…
Raisi says he should be rewarded for defending people’s rights and security
June 21, 2021
Raisi says he should be rewarded for defending people’s rights and security
DUBAI, June 21 (Reuters) – Iranian President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday that he should be rewarded for defending people’s…
Palestinians say Israel has eased some restrictions on Gaza
June 21, 2021
Palestinians say Israel has eased some restrictions on Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel on Monday eased some restrictions on the Gaza Strip that have threatened a…