Middle East
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
January 4, 2021
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures…
Israel’s defense minister favors buying one more F-35 squadron for now
January 4, 2021
Israel’s defense minister favors buying one more F-35 squadron for now
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s defense minister said on Monday that he wants the country to buy a third squadron of…
Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats
January 4, 2021
Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats
Days after ordering a United States aircraft carrier out of the Middle East, the country’s acting Secretary of Defense Christopher…
Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion
January 4, 2021
Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan government representatives and Taliban officials are due to resume their power-sharing talks, officials said on Monday,…
Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing
January 4, 2021
Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of supporters of Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary groups chanted anti-American slogans in central Baghdad on Sunday…
Israeli prosecutors spell out allegations against Netanyahu
January 4, 2021
Israeli prosecutors spell out allegations against Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli prosecutors on Sunday released an amended indictment spelling out detailed charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Germany approves over €1 billion in arms deals to Middle East
January 4, 2021
Germany approves over €1 billion in arms deals to Middle East
The German government approved a total of €1.16 billion ($1.41 billion) in arms exports during 2020 to countries involved in both…
Israel dismisses ‘nonsense’ Iran charge it seeks to trick US into war
January 3, 2021
Israel dismisses ‘nonsense’ Iran charge it seeks to trick US into war
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli official on Sunday dismissed as “nonsense” an allegation by the Iranian foreign minister that Israel…
UAE stocks rise, Dubai outperforms on first trading day of 2021
January 3, 2021
UAE stocks rise, Dubai outperforms on first trading day of 2021
(Reuters) – Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates rose in early trade on Sunday, starting 2021 on a positive…
Afghanistan sees rise in targeted killings of civilians: report
January 3, 2021
Afghanistan sees rise in targeted killings of civilians: report
Afghanistan saw one of the most violent years in terms of assassinations in 2020, according to data published on Sunday…