Middle East
Is Afghanistan heading toward a civil war?
Middle East
July 10, 2021
Is Afghanistan heading toward a civil war?
The Taliban are reportedly sweeping across Afghanistan’s rural areas, bringing more territories under their control. Afghan government forces are finding it…
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
Middle East
July 7, 2021
Rockets hit Iraqi base housing US forces, wounding two – US coalition
BAGHDAD, July 7 (Reuters) – At least 14 rockets hit an Iraqi air base hosting US and other international forces…
Iran accuses Israel of June attack on civilian nuclear site
Middle East
July 6, 2021
Iran accuses Israel of June attack on civilian nuclear site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran accused Israel on Tuesday of mounting a sabotage attack on a nuclear facility…
Oil nears three-year high after OPEC fireworks
Middle East
July 6, 2021
Oil nears three-year high after OPEC fireworks
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) – Oil prices were heading towards three-year highs on Tuesday, towing petrocurrencies and bond yields with…
Egypt gears up for Expo Dubai as the countdown begins
Egypt
July 6, 2021
Egypt gears up for Expo Dubai as the countdown begins
The countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai has begun, with a kickoff anticipated in October in the United Arab Emirates under…
Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat
Middle East
July 2, 2021
Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan maritime authorities have acknowledged that a Libyan coast guard vessel had fired warning shots at a…
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures
Middle East
July 2, 2021
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures
BAGHDAD (AP) — A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis,…
Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?
Middle East
July 1, 2021
Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?
Last weekend, the US launched airstrikes against militant groups loyal to Iran near the Iraqi-Syrian border. According to a statement issued by…
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
Middle East
July 1, 2021
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
KARAK, Jordan (AP) — Jordan has drawn a curtain of secrecy on the unprecedented public rift within its royal family,…
Egypt will be among world’s 10 largest economies in 2030: minister
Business
July 1, 2021
Egypt will be among world’s 10 largest economies in 2030: minister
On Wednesday, Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohammed Maait said that Egypt will join the world’s 10 largest economies in 2030,…