Search For Keyword.

Middle East

In Iraq, political wrangling spawns debate over US troops

From the halls of parliament to the lightning-fast rumour mills of social media, pro-Iran factions are demanding US troops withdraw from Iraq in a challenge to the country's fragile government. The political wrangling is another indication of Iraq's precarious position as it tries to...

US aid cuts hit Palestinians, further dimming hope for peace

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are no longer getting food aid or basic health services from America, U.S.-funded infrastructure projects have been halted, and an innovative peace-building program in Jerusalem is scaling back its activities. The Trump administration’s decision last...

Jordan hits out at Israel's new Red Sea airport

Jordan on Monday hit out at Israel's move to open a new international airport along their shared border close to the Red Sea, saying it would threaten the kingdom's airspace. "Jordan rejects the establishment of the Israeli airport in its current location," head of Jordan's Civil Aviation...

Bahrain appellate court orders closure of leftist party

Judicial authorities in Bahrain have ordered the dissolution of the opposition National Democratic Action Society (Waad), members of which were convicted earlier for “committing grave violations” and “supporting terrorism”. On Monday, Bahrain’s Court of Cassation dismissed a final...