Middle East
UN: Migrant boat capsizes off Libya, 57 thought dead
Middle East
July 27, 2021
UN: Migrant boat capsizes off Libya, 57 thought dead
CAIRO (AP) — A boat carrying African migrants capsized off Libya’s coast Monday, leaving at least 57 people presumed dead,…
Kuwait cancels decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, from Tuesday – cabinet
Middle East
July 27, 2021
Kuwait cancels decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, from Tuesday – cabinet
CAIRO, July 26 (Reuters) – The Kuwaiti cabinet cancelled its decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, starting Tuesday,…
Human Rights Watch: Israeli war crimes apparent in Gaza war
Middle East
July 27, 2021
Human Rights Watch: Israeli war crimes apparent in Gaza war
JERUSALEM (AP) — Human Rights Watch on Tuesday accused the Israeli military of carrying out attacks that “apparently amount to…
Biden, Kadhimi seal agreement to end US combat mission in Iraq
Middle East
July 27, 2021
Biden, Kadhimi seal agreement to end US combat mission in Iraq
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi sealed an agreement on Monday…
Gulf rebound set as Saudi Arabia, UAE seen topping 4% growth in 2022
Middle East
July 26, 2021
Gulf rebound set as Saudi Arabia, UAE seen topping 4% growth in 2022
CAIRO, July 26 (Reuters) – The six economies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to rebound and grow…
Lebanese fleeing collapse at home seek security, salaries in UAE
Middle East
July 26, 2021
Lebanese fleeing collapse at home seek security, salaries in UAE
DUBAI, July 26 (Reuters) – Until a few months ago, 32-year-old Michelle Chaaya was a human resources professional at a…
Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
Middle East
July 26, 2021
Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are expected to announce on Monday that they’ve come to…
Israel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet global target
Middle East
July 26, 2021
Israel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet global target
JERUSALEM, July 25 (Reuters) – Israel said on Sunday that by mid-century it would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by…
Lebanese Sunni tycoon Najib Mikati poised to be designated PM
Middle East
July 26, 2021
Lebanese Sunni tycoon Najib Mikati poised to be designated PM
BEIRUT, July 25 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s wealthy businessman and former premier Najib Mikati is poised to be designated prime minister…
Afghanistan imposes nighttime curfew to stem Taliban push
Middle East
July 26, 2021
Afghanistan imposes nighttime curfew to stem Taliban push
Afghanistan put in place a night time curfew on Saturday across 31 of the conflicted countryꞌs 34 provinces “to curb…