Middle East
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
June 10, 2021
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in…
Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner’s death
June 10, 2021
Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hundreds have held a rare protest in Bahrain over the death of a prisoner…
Israeli forces kill Palestinian militant, 2 security officers in West Bank clash
June 10, 2021
Israeli forces kill Palestinian militant, 2 security officers in West Bank clash
Israeli special forces on Thursday killed an Islamic Jihad militant and two Palestinian security men in an exchange of fire…
As Iran prepares to vote, its battered economy a major worry
June 10, 2021
As Iran prepares to vote, its battered economy a major worry
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Almost six years ago, Iranians poured into the streets to celebrate Tehran’s nuclear deal with world…
Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed
June 10, 2021
Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi militia commander whose arrest last month sparked a standoff between the government and paramilitary groups…
Iran candidate says he’s willing to potentially meet Biden
June 10, 2021
Iran candidate says he’s willing to potentially meet Biden
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A prominent Iranian presidential candidate said Wednesday he’d be willing to meet with U.S. President Joe…
As war destroys Yemen’s present, museums struggle to preserve its past
June 9, 2021
As war destroys Yemen’s present, museums struggle to preserve its past
A bronze statue of the main god of the kingdom of Saba, located in what is now the Yemeni province…
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
June 9, 2021
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed,…
‘She screams when someone comes near’: Gaza children in trauma
June 9, 2021
‘She screams when someone comes near’: Gaza children in trauma
Three weeks since Suzy Eshkuntana was pulled from the rubble of her house, destroyed by an Israeli air strike, the…
Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan
June 9, 2021
Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for Americans held hostage overseas are raising concerns that the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan will…