World / Middle East

Iran dismisses US sanctions of Iranians over alleged kidnap plot 04 Sep 2021 - 10:34 am

Iran on Saturday dismissed new U.S. sanctions on four Iranians over an alleged plot to kidnap an Iranian-American journalist, saying the move reflects...

Lebanese state's permission not sought for Iranian fuel, minister says 01 Sep 2021 - 01:40 pm

BEIRUT: The Lebanese government has received no request for fuel to be imported from Iran, the caretaker energy minister said on Wednesday, appearing...

Cyprus: Syrian oil slick could reach the island in 24 hours 31 Aug 2021 - 02:21 pm

NICOSIA, Cyprus: An oil slick believed to have originated from a power plant inside one of Syria’s oil refineries could reach Cyprus' northeastern...

Saudi TV: Drone attack on airport wounds 8, damages plane 31 Aug 2021 - 12:00 pm

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A bomb-laden drone on Tuesday targeted an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight people and damaging a civilian...

Yemen gets first batch of J&J COVID-19 vaccines 29 Aug 2021 - 12:53 pm

ADEN: Yemen received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines made by Johnson & Johnson on Sunday, roughly 151,000 doses, the health ministry said....

At least 30 killed in Houthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesman says 29 Aug 2021 - 12:06 pm

Aden: At least 30 soldiers were killed and 60 wounded on Sunday in Houthi strikes on a military base belonging to forces of...

Mideast leaders plus France meet in Baghdad to talk diplomacy 29 Aug 2021 - 08:34 am

BAGHDAD: Several Middle Eastern leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Baghdad yesterday at a summit hosted by Iraq. Iraq’s security has...

Top Iran security official says Biden illegally threatened Tehran 28 Aug 2021 - 02:19 pm

Dubai: A top Iranian security official accused U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday of illegally threatening Iran after he said he may consider...

EU worried at Lebanon's fast deterioration, says time has run out 26 Aug 2021 - 02:40 pm

BEIRUT: The European Union is deeply concerned at the rapid deterioration of the crisis in Lebanon, its ambassador to Beirut said on Thursday,...

Beirut blast judge issues subpoena for PM Diab after no-show 26 Aug 2021 - 02:28 pm

BEIRUT: The judge leading the investigation into last summer's Beirut port blast issued a subpoena for caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Thursday...

Turkey hopes for British tourists as German bookings fall 23 Aug 2021 - 08:15 pm

ISTANBUL - Turkey's tourist sector is pinning its hopes on Britain removing it from a COVID-19 travel red list later this week to...

Iran is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, says Iranian official 23 Aug 2021 - 10:54 am

Dubai: Iran said on Monday it is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, a day after the leader of Lebanon's...

Lebanon raises fuel prices by 66% as it tries to ease shortages 22 Aug 2021 - 11:38 am

Beirut: The Lebanese government said on Sunday that it was raising gasoline prices by 66% in a partial reduction of fuel subsidies as...

UNICEF warns millions of Lebanese face water shortages 21 Aug 2021 - 01:42 pm

Beirut: More than 4 million people in Lebanon could face a critical shortage of water or be cut off completely in the coming...

Erdogan says Turkey to impose mandatory PCR test, COVID vaccine requirements for some areas 19 Aug 2021 - 09:02 pm

ANKARA - Turkey will begin requiring negative COVID-19 test results and proofs of vaccination for some sectors, including from teachers as schools reopen...

Tunisia to impose compulsory quarantine on visitors who have not been fully vaccinated 19 Aug 2021 - 07:23 pm

TUNIS - Tunisia will from Aug. 25 require 10 days of quarantine for visitors who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a...

Lebanese presidency: U.S. to help Lebanon with electricity 19 Aug 2021 - 04:47 pm

BEIRUT: The Lebanese presidency said on Thursday that the United States has decided to assist Lebanon with electricity provision as the country struggles...

Three Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli forces 19 Aug 2021 - 08:41 am

Ramallah: Three Palestinians were wounded by live bullets yesterday during clashes with the Israeli occupation forces in the village of Tayasir east of...