Middle East
World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing
February 27, 2021
World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing
(Reuters) – The world reacted to the release on Friday of a US intelligence assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
Iran says US air strikes in Syria encourage terrorism in the region
February 27, 2021
Iran says US air strikes in Syria encourage terrorism in the region
Reuters) – Friday’s US air strikes against Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria encourage terrorism in the region, Iran’s top security…
Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to ‘be careful’
February 27, 2021
Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to ‘be careful’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize US airstrikes in Syria…
US implicates Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi’s killing
February 27, 2021
US implicates Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi’s killing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate…
Qatar to pour $60 million into new Israel-Gaza gas pipeline
February 26, 2021
Qatar to pour $60 million into new Israel-Gaza gas pipeline
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar pledged $60 million on Thursday to help construct a natural gas pipeline running…
Officials: Heavy fighting kills 27 people in central Yemen
February 26, 2021
Officials: Heavy fighting kills 27 people in central Yemen
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Heavy fighting between rebels and government forces in Yemen’s oil-rich Marib has killed at least 27…
2 US Navy warships in Mideast affected by coronavirus
February 26, 2021
2 US Navy warships in Mideast affected by coronavirus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two US Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been affected by the coronavirus,…
Israel freezes program to send vaccines abroad, defense minister says
February 26, 2021
Israel freezes program to send vaccines abroad, defense minister says
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has frozen its program to send COVID-19 vaccines abroad to buy international goodwill, Defense Minister Benny…
Morocco set to legalize cannabis production for medical use
February 26, 2021
Morocco set to legalize cannabis production for medical use
RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco plans to allow the farming, export and domestic sale of cannabis for medical and industrial use,…
Bahrain becomes 1st nation to grant J&J shot emergency use
February 26, 2021
Bahrain becomes 1st nation to grant J&J shot emergency use
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain became the first nation to authorize Johnson & Johnson’s new single-dose coronavirus vaccine…