Middle East
Yemen’s war shifts focus to Marib, thousands of displaced at risk
October 5, 2020
Yemen’s war shifts focus to Marib, thousands of displaced at risk
MARIB, Yemen (Reuters) – In Yemen’s gas-rich region of Marib, fighters loyal to the Saudi-backed government recited Koranic verses before…
Syria’s Assad says Russian bases in his country keep balance of power in region
October 5, 2020
Syria’s Assad says Russian bases in his country keep balance of power in region
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al Assad said the continued presence of Russia’s major naval and air bases in…
Israelis persist in rallies against PM despite lockdown
October 4, 2020
Israelis persist in rallies against PM despite lockdown
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in hundreds of locations across Israel against Prime Minister…
Kuwait’s new emir meets senior US and Iranian officials
October 4, 2020
Kuwait’s new emir meets senior US and Iranian officials
KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Sunday met senior US, Iranian and Gulf officials who…
Pilgrims return to Mecca as Saudi eases virus restrictions
October 4, 2020
Pilgrims return to Mecca as Saudi eases virus restrictions
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A very small, limited number of people donning the white terrycloth garment symbolic of the…
US push for Arab-Israel ties divides Sudanese leaders
October 4, 2020
US push for Arab-Israel ties divides Sudanese leaders
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s fragile interim government is sharply divided over normalizing relations with Israel, as it finds itself under…
Jordan’s King Abdullah accepts resignation of Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz
October 4, 2020
Jordan’s King Abdullah accepts resignation of Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah on Saturday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Omar al Razzaz but asked him…
Truck bomb in eastern Afghan province kills at least 15: officials
October 4, 2020
Truck bomb in eastern Afghan province kills at least 15: officials
KABUL (Reuters) – Attackers set off a truck bomb in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday, killing at least 15…
OPCW probes couldn’t prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks
October 3, 2020
OPCW probes couldn’t prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that two investigations into alleged attacks in Syria…
Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships
October 3, 2020
Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships
ABOARD THE INS LAHAV (AP) — After a coronavirus-related delay, Israel’s navy is preparing for the long-awaited arrival of its…