Middle East
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together
September 19, 2019
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on his main challenger Benny Gantz on Thursday to form a unity government together…
Pakistan PM to urge Trump to restart Afghan peace talks
September 18, 2019
Pakistan PM to urge Trump to restart Afghan peace talks
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he would urge US President Donald Trump next…
Iran warns of crushing response, blames US for regional tension
September 18, 2019
Iran warns of crushing response, blames US for regional tension
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Wednesday threatened a crushing response to any military strike after attacks on Saudi oil sites…
Erdogan says 2-3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, Europe can be resettled in ‘safe zone’
September 18, 2019
Erdogan says 2-3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, Europe can be resettled in ‘safe zone’
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that a planned “safe zone” in northern Syria could host…
Saudi to announce oil attacks findings as US weighs retaliation
September 18, 2019
Saudi to announce oil attacks findings as US weighs retaliation
Saudi Arabia said it will unveil the results later Wednesday of its probe into attacks on key oil installations, as…
Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia after US blames Iran
September 18, 2019
Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia after US blames Iran
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departed for Saudi Arabia Tuesday to discuss possible retaliation after Washington said it had…
Israel in suspense after exit polls show tight race
September 18, 2019
Israel in suspense after exit polls show tight race
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz awaited results from the country’s general election on Wednesday…
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families
September 17, 2019
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families
The leader of the “Islamic State” group released an alleged audio recording on Monday calling on followers to free jihadis…
Jihad, history link Taliban to al-Qaida in Afghanistan
September 17, 2019
Jihad, history link Taliban to al-Qaida in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban promised Washington during months of negotiations that the United States would never again be attacked…
Taliban claims deadly strike near rally for Afghan President Ghani
September 17, 2019
Taliban claims deadly strike near rally for Afghan President Ghani
Two blasts rocked Afghanistan on Tuesday, one near a campaign rally for President Ashraf Ghani in Parwan province and another…