Middle East
Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date
March 18, 2021
Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden told the US broadcaster ABC that it would be “tough” to withdraw the remaining 2,500…
Port operator DP World sees 2020 profits drop 29% amid virus
March 18, 2021
Port operator DP World sees 2020 profits drop 29% amid virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai-based port operator DP World announced Thursday its profits slid 29 percent in 2020…
Rumors of vaccine tourism in Dubai unfounded — for now
March 18, 2021
Rumors of vaccine tourism in Dubai unfounded — for now
Unless you happen to have a connection to a royal family in the United Arab Emirates, you’re unlikely to be…
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party closure case worries US, Europe
March 18, 2021
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party closure case worries US, Europe
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The United States and Europe have criticized a move by Turkey towards banning the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic…
Palestinians get 60,000 vaccine doses through WHO program
March 18, 2021
Palestinians get 60,000 vaccine doses through WHO program
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian Authority said Wednesday it will receive just over 60,000 coronavirus vaccine doses over the next…
Iran’s final report on Ukraine jet crash blames human error
March 18, 2021
Iran’s final report on Ukraine jet crash blames human error
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After a yearlong investigation, Iran’s civil aviation agency on Wednesday released its final report…
Syria president’s office: Assad, wife recovering from virus
March 17, 2021
Syria president’s office: Assad, wife recovering from virus
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s first couple are on their way to recovery nine days after testing positive for the…
Tunisian leader meets with Libya’s new government in Tripoli
March 17, 2021
Tunisian leader meets with Libya’s new government in Tripoli
CAIRO (AP) — Tunisia’s president met Wednesday with Libya’s newly appointed government officials in Tripoli, becoming the first head of…
COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women could protect babies, Israeli researchers say
March 17, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women could protect babies, Israeli researchers say
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Pregnant women vaccinated against COVID-19 could pass along protection to their babies, according to a new study…
Fire festival incidents kill 10, injure hundreds in Iran
March 17, 2021
Fire festival incidents kill 10, injure hundreds in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mishaps during an annual fire festival in Iran have left at least 10 people dead and…