Middle East
Government-allied forces leave Yemeni city, rebels re-enter
November 14, 2021
Government-allied forces leave Yemeni city, rebels re-enter
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government have withdrawn from the strategic port city of Hodeida,…
Al-Jazeera says bureau chief detained by Sudanese forces
November 14, 2021
Al-Jazeera says bureau chief detained by Sudanese forces
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The Qatar-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera said Sunday its bureau chief in Sudan was detained by…
Air Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
November 13, 2021
Air Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top US Air Force general in the Mideast said Saturday that American airmen…
Sudanese rally against army tightening grip on power; 1 dead
November 13, 2021
Sudanese rally against army tightening grip on power; 1 dead
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas on Saturday to disperse protesters denouncing the…
Israel plans to bypass some of its Arab towns in war manoeuvres
November 13, 2021
Israel plans to bypass some of its Arab towns in war manoeuvres
JERUSALEM, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Israel will bypass some of its Arab towns in transporting ground forces to future war…
Lebanon information minister says he is not challenging Mikati or Saudi Arabia
November 13, 2021
Lebanon information minister says he is not challenging Mikati or Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Lebanon information minister George Kordahi said on Friday he is not challenging Prime Minister Najib…
Cold, hungry, afraid: Mideast migrants stuck on EU doorstep
November 13, 2021
Cold, hungry, afraid: Mideast migrants stuck on EU doorstep
DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Sarkawt Ismat was cold, hungry and terrified, trapped between Polish and Belarusian troops facing off on…
Blinken says Qatar to act as U.S. diplomatic representative in Afghanistan
November 13, 2021
Blinken says Qatar to act as U.S. diplomatic representative in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) – The United States and Qatar signed an accord on Friday for Qatar to represent U.S.…
Turkey bans Syrians, Iraqis and Yemenis from flights to Belarus
November 12, 2021
Turkey bans Syrians, Iraqis and Yemenis from flights to Belarus
ANKARA/WARSAW, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Turkey banned Syrian, Yemeni and Iraqi citizens from flights to Minsk on Friday, potentially closing…
Lebanese government in ‘fantasy land’ amid crisis, UN envoy says
November 12, 2021
Lebanese government in ‘fantasy land’ amid crisis, UN envoy says
BEIRUT, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Lebanese government officials have no sense of urgency and are not taking responsibility for an…