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Iran imposes symbolic sanctions on President Trump
Middle East

Iran imposes symbolic sanctions on President Trump

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Tuesday imposed sanctions on President Donald Trump and a number of members of his…
Iraq tightens security along flashpoint Syria frontier, military says
Middle East

Iraq tightens security along flashpoint Syria frontier, military says

AL-QAIM, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraq is tightening security along its 600 km (400 mile) border with Syria to curb the…
Analysis: Saudi overtures to wary Biden team driven by worries over Iran, economy
Middle East

Analysis: Saudi overtures to wary Biden team driven by worries over Iran, economy

RIYADH/LONDON (Reuters) – After months out of the global spotlight, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has swept back to…
Iran kicks off ground forces drill on coast of Gulf of Oman
Middle East

Iran kicks off ground forces drill on coast of Gulf of Oman

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s military kicked off a ground forces drill on Tuesday along the coast of the Gulf…
Lebanon’s downhill spiral hits the weakest
Middle East

Lebanon’s downhill spiral hits the weakest

“With each passing day, the lives of Lebanon’s citizens, migrants and refugees is becoming more unbearable; the poverty rate has…
Egypt places 2nd on 2021 list of Middle East military strength
Egypt

Egypt places 2nd on 2021 list of Middle East military strength

Egypt came in second place on Global Firepower’s 2021 Middle East Military Strength list, following Turkey and preceding Iran. Saudi…
Young Tunisians clash with police days after revolution anniversary
Middle East

Young Tunisians clash with police days after revolution anniversary

TUNIS (Reuters) – Hundreds of youths clashed with police in cities across Tunisia late on Monday, throwing stones and gasoline…
Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative
Middle East

Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Facebook Inc said on Monday it had started the process of appointing a legal entity as a…
Arab League head hopes Biden changes Trump Mideast policies
Middle East

Arab League head hopes Biden changes Trump Mideast policies

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the Arab League expressed hope Monday that the Biden administration will change President…
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
Middle East

Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Masks off the minute you step inside. Bars packed and pulsing like it’s 2019.…
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