Middle East
EU foreign ministers talk Iran nuclear deal in Brussels
May 13, 2019
EU foreign ministers talk Iran nuclear deal in Brussels
Foreign ministers from Britain, France and Germany were to meet with EU foreign policy chief Frederica Mogherini in Brussels on Monday…
Israel reopens Gaza crossings after Hamas escalation
May 13, 2019
Israel reopens Gaza crossings after Hamas escalation
Israeli authorities on Sunday opened both the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings, which are used to transport goods to the blockaded…
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
May 13, 2019
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
Marking the 70th anniversary of Israel’s admission to the United Nations, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued a statement via Twitter…
Turkey denies torture claims by journalist Deniz Yücel
May 13, 2019
Turkey denies torture claims by journalist Deniz Yücel
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement rejecting claims that officers tortured German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yücel while he…
Saudi oil tankers hit by ‘sabotage attacks’ as Gulf tensions soar
May 13, 2019
Saudi oil tankers hit by ‘sabotage attacks’ as Gulf tensions soar
Saudi Arabia said Monday two of its oil tankers were damaged in “sabotage attacks” in the Gulf as tensions soared…
Poland cancels Israeli visit over WWII property restitution row
May 13, 2019
Poland cancels Israeli visit over WWII property restitution row
Poland on Monday said it had cancelled a visit by Israeli officials over their intention to raise the issue of…
UN says first day of Huthi withdrawal from Yemen ports went to plan
May 12, 2019
UN says first day of Huthi withdrawal from Yemen ports went to plan
DUBAI (Reuters) – The first day of a withdrawal of forces by Yemen’s Huthi movement from three of Yemen’s Red…
Iran may attack Israel if US standoff escalates: Israeli minister
May 12, 2019
Iran may attack Israel if US standoff escalates: Israeli minister
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli cabinet minister warned on Sunday of possible direct or proxy Iranian attacks on Israel should…
Yemen government blasts rebel ‘deception’ over port pullout
May 12, 2019
Yemen government blasts rebel ‘deception’ over port pullout
Yemen’s government on Sunday accused rebels of a “policy of deception” after they announced a pullout from a string of…
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
May 12, 2019
Eurovision hopefuls tune up in Israel amid boycott calls
Europe’s popular annual fest of kitsch and outrageous fashion kicks off Tuesday in Tel Aviv, with Israel hoping the Eurovision…