Middle East
EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament
Middle East
May 20, 2021
EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report urging the EU Commission to formally suspend accession negotiations with Turkey if Ankara does…
Israel-Gaza crisis: Hamas official predicts cease-fire soon
Middle East
May 20, 2021
Israel-Gaza crisis: Hamas official predicts cease-fire soon
A senior Hamas official said that talks with mediators over a cease-fire were underway, predicting that a truce could be reached within…
Biden dramatically scales up the pressure on Netanyahu as decades-long relationship faces its most consequential moment
Features/Interviews
May 20, 2021
Biden dramatically scales up the pressure on Netanyahu as decades-long relationship faces its most consequential moment
President Joe Biden on Wednesday dramatically escalated his public pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the fighting with Hamas…
Status of pregnancies outside marriage still unclear in UAE after law change
Middle East
May 20, 2021
Status of pregnancies outside marriage still unclear in UAE after law change
Seven months after the UAE decriminalized premarital sex, the legal change is not always reflected in how pregnancies outside marriage…
Kuwaiti protesters burn Israeli flag, reject normalisation deals
Middle East
May 20, 2021
Kuwaiti protesters burn Israeli flag, reject normalisation deals
Hundreds of Kuwaitis demonstrated on Wednesday in support of Palestinians and burned an Israeli flag to protest at the bombardment…
Saudis put World Cup every 2 years back on FIFA’s agenda
Middle East
May 19, 2021
Saudis put World Cup every 2 years back on FIFA’s agenda
GENEVA (AP) — Playing the World Cup every two years instead of four is back on soccer’s agenda. Saudi Arabia’s…
The Latest: Arab League accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing
Middle East
May 19, 2021
The Latest: Arab League accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing
CAIRO — The Arab League Parliament has convened an extraordinary meeting in Cairo to express solidarity with the Palestinians and…
Turkey bans polyethylene plastic imports
Middle East
May 19, 2021
Turkey bans polyethylene plastic imports
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has banned the importation of ethylene polymer plastic waste as environmental groups sound the alarm on…
Why Biden is not diving into Middle East peace brokering
Features/Interviews
May 19, 2021
Why Biden is not diving into Middle East peace brokering
Another tragic Middle East conflict is offering fresh insight into Joe Biden’s sometimes ruthless calculations about the purpose of his…
Saudi Arabia to require vaccination to enter governmental, private establishments – SPA
Middle East
May 19, 2021
Saudi Arabia to require vaccination to enter governmental, private establishments – SPA
Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry said on Tuesday that vaccination will be required to enter any governmental, private, or educational establishments…