Middle East
In Israel and beyond, virus vaccines bring political power
February 22, 2021
In Israel and beyond, virus vaccines bring political power
JERUSALEM (AP) — Forget about oil and arms. Coronavirus vaccines are emerging as the newest currency of choice in the…
Iraq’s rogue militias: Who can stop them from attacking?
February 22, 2021
Iraq’s rogue militias: Who can stop them from attacking?
Earlier this week, the NATO military alliance agreed to increase numbers of troops in Iraq from 500 to 4,000. The NATO mission…
White House says US communicating with Iran over detained Americans
February 22, 2021
White House says US communicating with Iran over detained Americans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday the United States had begun to communicate…
UAE weapons show draws major deals, traders amid pandemic
February 22, 2021
UAE weapons show draws major deals, traders amid pandemic
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In spite of the surging coronavirus pandemic, major arms makers descended Sunday on…
Libyan interior minister survives attack on motorcade
February 22, 2021
Libyan interior minister survives attack on motorcade
CAIRO (AP) — The interior minister of Libya’s UN-backed government survived an ambush by gunmen on his motorcade on Sunday,…
Israel shuts Mediterranean shore after oil devastates coast
February 22, 2021
Israel shuts Mediterranean shore after oil devastates coast
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel closed all its Mediterranean beaches until further notice on Sunday, days after an offshore oil spill…
Reports: Israel buys vaccines for Syria in prisoner deal
February 21, 2021
Reports: Israel buys vaccines for Syria in prisoner deal
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel paid Russia $1.2 million to provide the Syrian government with coronavirus vaccines as part of a…
Iran’s Zarif says US must first lift sanctions before talks to revive 2015 deal
February 21, 2021
Iran’s Zarif says US must first lift sanctions before talks to revive 2015 deal
DUBAI (Reuters) – Tehran said on Sunday the United States must first lift sanctions on Iran if it wants to…
Iran says studies EU-proposed informal meeting with US
February 21, 2021
Iran says studies EU-proposed informal meeting with US
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran is studying a European Union proposal for an informal meeting between current members of Tehran’s 2015…
Sudan floats currency, part of measures to overhaul economy
February 21, 2021
Sudan floats currency, part of measures to overhaul economy
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan took the unprecedented but expected step of floating its currency Sunday, meeting a major demand by…