Middle East

Two civilians killed in Israeli strike on Syria: state media

DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) -- Two Syrian civilians were killed in an Israeli air strike Tuesday, state media reported, the fourth…

Palestinian killed after West Bank car ramming as violence rises

by Ahmad Gharabli A suspected assailant was killed by Israeli soldiers after a West Bank car ramming Saturday, the army…

Israel launches new spy satellite: defence ministry

Jerusalem, Undefined (AFP) Israel launched a new spy satellite with advanced imaging capabilities early on Wednesday, the defence ministry said.…

Israel’s Netanyahu pauses judicial reform that split nation

  by Rosie Scammell Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night paused a judicial overhaul which triggered a general…

Israel president says judicial reform must stop ‘immediately’

JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday called for an immediate halt to the government's controversial judicial…

Saudi releases US citizen imprisoned for critical tweets: son

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- A US citizen sentenced to 19 years in a Saudi prison for social media…

Yemen warring parties agree prisoner swap as peace efforts accelerate

by Hashem Osseiran Agence France-Presse DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- Yemen's Huthi rebels and its internationally recognized government reached…

Kuwait Oil Company declares ‘state of emergency’ after oil spill on land

Kuwait City, Kuwait | AFP | Monday 3/20/2023 The Kuwait Oil Company declared a "state of emergency" on Monday following…

20 years after US invasion, war-scarred Iraq faces uncertain future

by Ammar Karim Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq on Monday marks 20 years since the start of the…

After Saudi deal, Iran says hopes to restore Bahrain ties

  Iran said Monday it would welcome restoring ties with Bahrain to end seven years of ruptured relations, following a…

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