Middle East
US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
November 20, 2021
US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — America’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon…
Iranian farmers protest, demand water be released from dam
November 19, 2021
Iranian farmers protest, demand water be released from dam
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of farmers in central Iran joined a protest on Friday demanding authorities open a dam…
Syrian singer Omar Souleyman released from custody in Turkey
November 19, 2021
Syrian singer Omar Souleyman released from custody in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Syrian musician Omar Souleyman was released from custody in Turkey on Friday, his manager and…
Turkish opposition calls for early election amid lira meltdown
November 19, 2021
Turkish opposition calls for early election amid lira meltdown
ANKARA, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Turkish opposition leaders called for immediate early elections on Thursday after the lira plunged 6%…
Zahedi, playboy Iran ambassador to US under shah, dies at 93
November 19, 2021
Zahedi, playboy Iran ambassador to US under shah, dies at 93
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ardeshir Zahedi, Iran’s flamboyant ambassador to the United States during the rule of the…
Christmas in Bethlehem: Gilded treasures, but few tourists
November 19, 2021
Christmas in Bethlehem: Gilded treasures, but few tourists
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Ahead of Christmas, a towering wooden screen — once blackened with soot from millions of…
Qatar, Egypt agree to supply fuel and basic building materials to Gaza
November 18, 2021
Qatar, Egypt agree to supply fuel and basic building materials to Gaza
CAIRO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Qatar and Egypt have signed agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the…
Emirates cargo boss says supply chain constraints could stretch beyond 2022
November 18, 2021
Emirates cargo boss says supply chain constraints could stretch beyond 2022
DUBAI, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Global supply chain constraints will continue to hit freight movers until at least the end…
UAE ready to coordinate solution on the refugee crisis
November 18, 2021
UAE ready to coordinate solution on the refugee crisis
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that the United Arab Emirates’ is ready to coordinate a solution to the refugee crisis…
U.S. says Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyber attacks on U.S. firms
November 18, 2021
U.S. says Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyber attacks on U.S. firms
Nov 17 (Reuters) – A hacking group “sponsored” by Iran’s government is launching disruptive cyber attacks against a wide range…