Middle East
Yemen’s Marib city battens down as Huthis advance through energy-rich province
November 3, 2021
Yemen’s Marib city battens down as Huthis advance through energy-rich province
ADEN, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Expecting a possible siege, pro-government forces in central Yemen are preparing to defend Marib city,…
Dutch king, queen visit the United Arab Emirates
November 3, 2021
Dutch king, queen visit the United Arab Emirates
SWEIHAN, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The king and queen of the Netherlands visited a strawberry farm Wednesday as part…
Expo boosts UAE non-oil private sector growth to fastest since June 2019 -PMI
November 3, 2021
Expo boosts UAE non-oil private sector growth to fastest since June 2019 -PMI
DUBAI, Nov 3 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector expanded at the fastest pace since June 2019…
Sudan’s ousted PM Hamdok agrees to return and lead government- Al Arabiya TV
November 3, 2021
Sudan’s ousted PM Hamdok agrees to return and lead government- Al Arabiya TV
CAIRO – Nov 3 (Reuters) – Sudan’s ousted prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, has agreed to return to lead a government,…
In Iraq, election fraud claims fuel uncertainty, divisions
November 3, 2021
In Iraq, election fraud claims fuel uncertainty, divisions
BAGHDAD (AP) — More than three weeks after Iraqis voted in parliament elections, pro-Iran Shia militias that emerged as the…
Dozens killed and wounded as blasts and gunfire hit Kabul hospital
November 2, 2021
Dozens killed and wounded as blasts and gunfire hit Kabul hospital
KABUL, Nov 2 (Reuters) – At least 25 people were killed and more than 50 wounded in an attack on…
Palestinians reject offer to delay their Jerusalem eviction
November 2, 2021
Palestinians reject offer to delay their Jerusalem eviction
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian families on Tuesday rejected an offer that would have delayed their eviction by Jewish settlers in…
Bahrain approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for children aged 5-11
November 2, 2021
Bahrain approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for children aged 5-11
DUBAI, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Gulf state Bahrain has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use for children aged…
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdoms
November 2, 2021
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdoms
AL ULA, Saudi Arabia, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Amid the arid desert and mountains of Al Ula in northwest Saudi…
Saudi Arabia wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh
November 2, 2021
Saudi Arabia wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Upon arrival at Dubai’s international airport, travelers can pick up a free guide to the…