Middle East
End of Netanyahu era could be in the cards in Israeli political drama
May 30, 2021
End of Netanyahu era could be in the cards in Israeli political drama
Israel was gripped by political drama on Sunday over the possibly imminent end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s record run…
In Iraq’s iconic marshlands, a quest for endangered otters
May 29, 2021
In Iraq’s iconic marshlands, a quest for endangered otters
CHIBAISH, Iraq (AP) — “Don’t move a muscle.” His command cut across the reeds rustling in the wind. On a…
Lebanon ramps up COVID- 19 fight with vaccination marathon
May 29, 2021
Lebanon ramps up COVID- 19 fight with vaccination marathon
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s health authorities Saturday launched a COVID-19 vaccination “marathon” to speed up inoculations around the country, including…
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
May 29, 2021
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Where is Sheikh Jaber? Kuwait was abuzz with the question as citizens on social…
Saudi Arabia lifts ban from travelers arriving from 11 countries- SPA
May 29, 2021
Saudi Arabia lifts ban from travelers arriving from 11 countries- SPA
Saudi Arabia is lifting a ban on travelers arriving from 11 countries that it imposed to curb the spread of…
Syria’s Assad says reelection empowers him to defeat enemies
May 29, 2021
Syria’s Assad says reelection empowers him to defeat enemies
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad vowed to defeat his enemies no matter how many battles he faces,…
WHO seeks Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence
May 29, 2021
WHO seeks Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence
The World Health Organization called on Friday for access to patients in the Gaza strip and free passage to evacuate…
Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul
May 28, 2021
Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul
President Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated an imposing new mosque in Istanbul on Friday, fulfilling a decades-old goal and stamping a religious…
UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire
May 28, 2021
UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s top diplomat to the United Arab Emirates attended a ceremony in Dubai on…
WHO calls for Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence
May 28, 2021
WHO calls for Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence
The World Health Organization called on Friday for access to patients in the Gaza strip and the possibility to be…