Tag: Middle East
Macron among 14 heads of states on potential spyware list
BOSTON — French President Emmanuel Macron leads a list of 14 current or former heads of state who may have been targeted for hacking...
Israel shells Lebanon after rockets fired over border
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said its artillery shelled southern Lebanon early Tuesday after two rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
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Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow
CAIRO — Muslims around the world were observing Tuesday yet another major Islamic holiday in the shadow of the pandemic and amid growing concerns...
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president said Tuesday his country will talk with the Taliban regarding Turkey’s bid to operate and secure the airport in the...
Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Tuesday broke another record in the country's daily new coronavirus cases, even as Tehran and its surroundings went into...
Miss Universe competition will be held in Israel in December
NEW YORK — Miss Universe is heading to Israel for its 70th competition.
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Families lay to rest loved ones after deadly Baghdad blast
BAGHDAD — Families laid to rest loved ones Tuesday who were killed in a deadly bombing that claimed at least 30 lives just hours...
Syria shot 7 of 8 Israeli missiles, Russian military says
MOSCOW — Syria's air defense forces shot down seven out of eight missiles launched by Israeli warplanes during a raid that targeted the Syrian...
Biden hosts Jordan’s king amid tough choices in Mideast
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian...
Israeli PM: No change to ban on Jewish prayer at mosque
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is not changing the norms at a contested site in Jerusalem to allow Jewish prayer there, his...