Middle East
Iraq’s rogue militias: Who can stop them from attacking?
Middle East
February 22, 2021
Iraq’s rogue militias: Who can stop them from attacking?
Earlier this week, the NATO military alliance agreed to increase numbers of troops in Iraq from 500 to 4,000. The NATO mission…
White House says US communicating with Iran over detained Americans
Middle East
February 22, 2021
White House says US communicating with Iran over detained Americans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday the United States had begun to communicate…
UAE weapons show draws major deals, traders amid pandemic
Middle East
February 22, 2021
UAE weapons show draws major deals, traders amid pandemic
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In spite of the surging coronavirus pandemic, major arms makers descended Sunday on…
Libyan interior minister survives attack on motorcade
Middle East
February 22, 2021
Libyan interior minister survives attack on motorcade
CAIRO (AP) — The interior minister of Libya’s UN-backed government survived an ambush by gunmen on his motorcade on Sunday,…
US defense secretary calls Saudi crown prince, reaffirms strategic ties
Middle East
February 19, 2021
US defense secretary calls Saudi crown prince, reaffirms strategic ties
DUBAI (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, state media said on…
Turkey hires US lobbying firm to return to F-35 jet program
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Turkey hires US lobbying firm to return to F-35 jet program
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has hired a Washington-based law firm to lobby for its readmission to the US F-35 fighter…
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…
Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli officials have said that a dead whale has washed up on a beach south…
Taliban threat in Afghanistan ‘will significantly rise,’ says German defense minister
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Taliban threat in Afghanistan ‘will significantly rise,’ says German defense minister
NATO has made no decision on whether or when to pull out of Afghanistan, the military alliance’s top official said on…
Iran will reverse nuclear actions when US lifts sanctions: foreign minister
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Iran will reverse nuclear actions when US lifts sanctions: foreign minister
(Reuters) – Iran will “immediately reverse” actions in respect of its nuclear program when US sanctions are lifted, Foreign Minister…