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Israeli military chief warns of new plans to strike Iran
Middle East
January 27, 2021
Israeli military chief warns of new plans to strike Iran
TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel’s military chief Tuesday warned the Biden administration against rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, even…
US announces restoration of relations with Palestinians
Middle East
January 27, 2021
US announces restoration of relations with Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — US President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday it was restoring relations with the Palestinians and renewing…
US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
Middle East
January 26, 2021
US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military is exploring the possibility of using a Red Sea port in…
Yemen’s Houthis protest against Trump’s terrorist label
Middle East
January 26, 2021
Yemen’s Houthis protest against Trump’s terrorist label
DUBAI (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Yemenis marched in Sanaa on Monday, heeding a call by the Iran-aligned Houthi…
Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty
World
January 22, 2021
Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Friday welcomed US President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms…
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
Middle East
January 22, 2021
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and major cities plunged into darkness in recent weeks as rolling outages left millions…
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources
Middle East
January 21, 2021
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 jets…
Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel
World
January 21, 2021
Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the US enters “what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus,” President Joe…
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
Middle East
January 21, 2021
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a northern Iraq shopping center hosting traders from…
Twitter says it locked account of China’s U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet
World
January 21, 2021
Twitter says it locked account of China’s U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Twitter has locked the account of China’s US embassy for a tweet that defended China’s policies in…