Middle East
UAE aims for 20 $1 bln startups by 2031, says minister
November 10, 2021
UAE aims for 20 $1 bln startups by 2031, says minister
DUBAI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates aims to become home to 20 so-called unicorns by 2031, Minister…
Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters
November 10, 2021
Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Vietnamese oil tanker earlier seized by Iran was free in open water Wednesday,…
UAE foreign minister meets Assad, most senior Emirati visit to Syria since war began
November 10, 2021
UAE foreign minister meets Assad, most senior Emirati visit to Syria since war began
BEIRUT, Nov 9 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates foreign minister met President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Tuesday, a…
Not a game show: Ex-TV star at center of Lebanon-Saudi row
November 10, 2021
Not a game show: Ex-TV star at center of Lebanon-Saudi row
BEIRUT (AP) — George Kordahi was popular among TV viewers in the Middle East for his dapper charm. He schmoozed…
Iran says it warned off U.S. drones near its Gulf drills
November 9, 2021
Iran says it warned off U.S. drones near its Gulf drills
DUBAI, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Iran’s military warned off U.S. drones trying to approach Iranian war games near the mouth…
US, Egypt tackle myriad irritants in strategic talks
November 9, 2021
US, Egypt tackle myriad irritants in strategic talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Egypt put a brave face on strains in their relationship on Monday amid…
Israeli court halts auction of tattoo kit said to have been used at Auschwitz
November 9, 2021
Israeli court halts auction of tattoo kit said to have been used at Auschwitz
‘The most shocking Holocaust item’ was on auction. Auschwitz survivors are furious 01:34 An Israeli court suspended on Wednesday the auction…
Islamic State violence dents Taliban claims of safer Afghanistan
November 9, 2021
Islamic State violence dents Taliban claims of safer Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Last month, the family of Mawlavi Ezzatullah, a member of Afghanistan’s Hizb-e Islami party, received…
Israel doubles down against US, saying there is no room in Jerusalem for an American Consulate for Palestinians
November 9, 2021
Israel doubles down against US, saying there is no room in Jerusalem for an American Consulate for Palestinians
Sitting next to the Israeli Foreign Minister in Washington this October, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was clear: The Americans want…
In fast-changing Dubai, once-isolated village to be razed
November 9, 2021
In fast-changing Dubai, once-isolated village to be razed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From the front porch of their cinderblock home, Garry and Amanda James gaze over…