World / Middle East

‘Dark days’ in Israel after PM and rival fail to form government, election looms 21 Nov 2019 - 06:47 pm

JERUSALEM: Israel's president told lawmakers on Thursday to name a candidate to form a new government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger...

Iran releases British-Iranian academic on bail 21 Nov 2019 - 02:50 pm

Tehran: A British-Iranian anthropologist held in Iran for three months has been released on bail, his wife told state news agency IRNA on...

At least four killed and 48 wounded in Baghdad protests: Security sources 21 Nov 2019 - 02:25 pm

Baghdad: Four people were killed and 48 wounded early on Thursday when Iraqi security forces shot live fire and tear gas canisters at...

Lebanese minister, two ex-ministers could face corruption trial 21 Nov 2019 - 09:08 am

BEIRUT: Lebanon's caretaker information minister and two former telecoms ministers could face trial on charges of wasting public funds after their cases were...

Sudan's top Islamist politician sent to prison holding Bashir 20 Nov 2019 - 10:06 pm

KHARTOUM: Sudan's most prominent Islamist politician was arrested on Wednesday after being summoned for questioning over former leader Omar al-Bashir's rise to power...

Israel nears unprecedented third vote as Gantz coalition bid fails 20 Nov 2019 - 10:06 pm

Former military chief Benny Gantz failed to muster enough support in parliament to form a government and dislodge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bringing...

Iraqi protesters shut roads to ports, oil fields 20 Nov 2019 - 04:59 pm

Baghdad: Anti-government demonstrators in southern Iraq shut roads to two major ports and a key oil field Wednesday, port officials and AFP correspondents...

'Wide-scale' Israeli strikes kill 11 fighters in Syria: monitor 20 Nov 2019 - 11:49 am

Jerusalem: The Israeli army carried out a "wide-scale" attack against Iranian forces and Syrian army targets in Syria Wednesday, killing at least 11...

Israel launches air strikes in Syria, Damascus says two killed 20 Nov 2019 - 10:48 am

CAIRO/BEIRUT: Israel said its aircraft struck dozens of Iranian and Syrian military targets in Syria on Wednesday in retaliation for rockets fired towards...

In new pro-Israel shift, US no longer calls settlements illegal 19 Nov 2019 - 03:40 pm

Washington: The United States no longer believes that Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories are illegal, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday...

Iran to unblock internet once 'abuse' stops: government 19 Nov 2019 - 02:59 pm

Tehran: The Iranian government said Tuesday it will unblock the internet only when authorities are sure it will not be abused during violent...

Queues build at Lebanese banks reopening after one-week closure 19 Nov 2019 - 10:52 am

Beirut: Queues built as Lebanese banks reopened on Tuesday after a one-week closure, with police deployed at branches and banks imposing tight restrictions...

Lebanon is a sinking ship, parliament speaker warns 18 Nov 2019 - 05:18 pm

BEIRUT: The speaker of parliament on Monday described Lebanon as a sinking ship at risk going under completely, underlining the depth of crisis...

Iran condemns US show of support for 'rioters' 18 Nov 2019 - 10:15 am

Tehran, Iran condemned the United States' support for "rioters" in a statement issued late Sunday, after two days of violent protests in the...

Lebanon’s outgoing PM blasts president’s party over delays 17 Nov 2019 - 04:55 pm

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s outgoing prime minister is harshly criticizing the party of the country’s president after weeks of delay in forming a new Cabinet....

Algerian protesters attack 'garbage' presidential campaign 17 Nov 2019 - 04:55 pm

ALGIERS: Algeria's five presidential candidates on Sunday launched their campaigns for the Dec. 12 election, but some opposition protesters who say the vote...