Middle East
Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions
October 24, 2021
Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the world’s largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to…
US military says it killed al-Qaeda leader in drone strike
October 24, 2021
US military says it killed al-Qaeda leader in drone strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US military says it killed a senior al-Qaeda leader in an airstrike Friday in northwest Syria.…
Afghanistan heading towards collapse faster than expected, Swedish minister warns
October 23, 2021
Afghanistan heading towards collapse faster than expected, Swedish minister warns
DUBAI, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Afghanistan is heading towards economic collapse that risks spiraling the country into a new political…
Secrecy shrouds Afghan refugees sent by US to base in Kosovo
October 23, 2021
Secrecy shrouds Afghan refugees sent by US to base in Kosovo
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US is welcoming tens of thousands of Afghans airlifted out of Kabul but has disclosed little…
Friday prayers resume in Tehran after nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19
October 23, 2021
Friday prayers resume in Tehran after nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19
Oct 22 (Reuters) – Mass Friday prayers resumed in Tehran after a 20-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state…
After fleeing fighting in Marib, displaced Yemenis await help
October 23, 2021
After fleeing fighting in Marib, displaced Yemenis await help
MARIB, Yemen, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Iman Saleh Ali and her family left al-Jubah in the dead of night with…
Israel designates Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists, U.N. ‘alarmed’
October 23, 2021
Israel designates Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists, U.N. ‘alarmed’
TEL AVIV, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Israel on Friday designated six Palestinian civil society groups as terrorist organizations and accused…
Red Cross warns aid groups not enough to stave off Afghan humanitarian crisis
October 23, 2021
Red Cross warns aid groups not enough to stave off Afghan humanitarian crisis
DUBAI, Oct 22 (Reuters) – The Red Cross on Friday urged the international community to engage with Afghanistan’s new Taliban…
Syria says it executed 24 for igniting deadly wildfires
October 22, 2021
Syria says it executed 24 for igniting deadly wildfires
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria has executed 24 people after convicting them on terrorism charges for igniting last year’s devastating…
Mass protests held in Sudan against prospect of military rule
October 22, 2021
Mass protests held in Sudan against prospect of military rule
KHARTOUM, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Huge crowds of people marched in several parts of the Sudanese capital and other cities…