united states
Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win
Middle East
October 23, 2020
Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win
RIYADH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince enjoyed a near free pass under his personal relationship with US President Donald…
In Asia next week, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China
World
October 23, 2020
In Asia next week, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – US Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo is flying to India next week to strengthen strategic…
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
Middle East
October 23, 2020
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on…
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
Middle East
October 23, 2020
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
JERUSALEM (AP) — Sudanese officials confirmed on Thursday that a senior US-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a private jet…
China threatens retaliation over new US arms sales to Taiwan
World
October 22, 2020
China threatens retaliation over new US arms sales to Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) – China threatened on Thursday to retaliate against the latest US arms sale to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, as the…
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
Middle East
October 22, 2020
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials have accused Iran of being behind a flurry of emails sent to Democratic voters in…
Russia calls for collective security in Gulf, US blames Iran
Middle East
October 21, 2020
Russia calls for collective security in Gulf, US blames Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister called for collective efforts Tuesday to prevent a large-scale war in the Persian…
Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel
Middle East
October 20, 2020
Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – US pressure on Sudan to normalize ties with former adversary Israel has stirred public debate on a…
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
Middle East
October 20, 2020
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday said it blacklisted two Chinese men and six Chinese entities for having…
Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list
Middle East
October 20, 2020
Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list
CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the US list of state sponsors…