Middle East
Fighting in Yemen’s Marib heats up again, say sources
June 27, 2021
Fighting in Yemen’s Marib heats up again, say sources
ADEN, June 27 (Reuters) – Fighting between Yemen’s warring parties in the gas-rich Marib region, the recognized government’s last northern…
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
June 27, 2021
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
RAMALLAH, West Bank, June 26 (Reuters) – The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who…
Iran says nuclear site images won’t be given to IAEA as deal has expired
June 27, 2021
Iran says nuclear site images won’t be given to IAEA as deal has expired
DUBAI, June 27 (Reuters) – The speaker of Iran’s parliament said on Sunday Tehran will never hand over images from…
Palestinian mourners call for change at funeral of Abbas critic
June 26, 2021
Palestinian mourners call for change at funeral of Abbas critic
HEBRON, West Bank, June 25 (Reuters) – Palestinian mourners called on Friday for a change of government as they marched…
Iraq paramilitaries show off weaponry in big, anniversary parade
June 26, 2021
Iraq paramilitaries show off weaponry in big, anniversary parade
BAGHDAD, June 26 (Reuters) – Thousands of Iraqi paramilitary fighters, including powerful Iran-backed factions, marched at a military base in…
India set to shift T20 World Cup to UAE due to pandemic – sources
June 26, 2021
India set to shift T20 World Cup to UAE due to pandemic – sources
MUMBAI, June 26 (Reuters) – This year’s Twenty20 World Cup is set to be shifted to the United Arab Emirates…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah says logistics ready for Iranian fuel imports
June 26, 2021
Lebanon’s Hezbollah says logistics ready for Iranian fuel imports
BEIRUT, June 25 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on Friday repeated pledges to import Iranian fuel should…
WHO warns of ‘catastrophe’ if Syrian cross-border aid not renewed
June 26, 2021
WHO warns of ‘catastrophe’ if Syrian cross-border aid not renewed
GENEVA, June 25 (Reuters) – Failure to renew a cross-border aid operation into Syria before it expires next month could…
Biden vows ‘sustained’ help as Afghanistan drawdown nears
June 26, 2021
Biden vows ‘sustained’ help as Afghanistan drawdown nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday promised Afghanistan’s top leaders a “sustained” partnership even as he moves to…
Israel requires masks indoors again as Delta variant drives up cases
June 25, 2021
Israel requires masks indoors again as Delta variant drives up cases
TEL AVIV, June 24 (Reuters) – Israel told its citizens on Friday they must again wear masks indoors, 10 days…