Middle East
Iraq postpones date for early elections by four months
Middle East
January 20, 2021
Iraq postpones date for early elections by four months
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Cabinet voted Tuesday to postpone early elections for four months based on a recommendation by the…
AP Explainer: Why are youth protests sweeping Tunisia?
Middle East
January 20, 2021
AP Explainer: Why are youth protests sweeping Tunisia?
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A growing groundswell of youth unrest, tapping into a well of economic frustration, is sweeping Tunisia…
Iran imposes symbolic sanctions on President Trump
Middle East
January 20, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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…