Middle East
UN nuclear watchdog chief presses for more access in Iran
November 23, 2021
UN nuclear watchdog chief presses for more access in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog met Tuesday with Iranian officials to press for…
Jordan parliament begins debate on constitutional changes
November 23, 2021
Jordan parliament begins debate on constitutional changes
AMMAN, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Jordan’s parliament began deliberations on Monday of proposed constitutional reforms that officials say revitalize the…
Israel signals readiness to escalate Iran confrontation amid nuclear talks
November 23, 2021
Israel signals readiness to escalate Iran confrontation amid nuclear talks
JERUSALEM, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Naftali Bennett signalled readiness on Tuesday to step up Israel’s confrontation with Iran…
Israeli pilgrimage disaster inquiry urges cap on visitors, food
November 22, 2021
Israeli pilgrimage disaster inquiry urges cap on visitors, food
JERUSALEM, Nov 22 (Reuters) – An Israeli state inquiry into a crush that killed 45 people, including Americans and Canadians,…
Since Sudan coup, 41 killed, hospitals targeted, doctors say
November 22, 2021
Since Sudan coup, 41 killed, hospitals targeted, doctors say
CAIRO (AP) — Security forces have targeted hospitals and blocked injured protesters from treatment since the military seized control of…
Former Netanyahu aide testifies in ex-PM’s corruption trial
November 22, 2021
Former Netanyahu aide testifies in ex-PM’s corruption trial
JERUSALEM (AP) — A one-time confidante to Benjamin Netanyahu began testifying against him Monday in the former Israeli prime minister’s…
UN warns of ‘colossal’ collapse of Afghan banking system
November 22, 2021
UN warns of ‘colossal’ collapse of Afghan banking system
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan’s banks,…
Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules
November 22, 2021
Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s interim prime minister filed a request Sunday to run for president, despite being barred from elections…
Yemen official warns dam will break if rebels take Marib
November 22, 2021
Yemen official warns dam will break if rebels take Marib
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The foreign minister of Yemen’s government in exile warned Sunday that a rebel takeover…
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources
November 21, 2021
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources
DUBAI, Nov 21 (Reuters) – State oil firm Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is weighing an initial public offering…