Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 30, 2021)

 Iranian, Gulf Arab officials meet in Baghdad

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/mideast-leaders-plus-france-meet-baghdad-talk-security-diplomacy-2021-08-28/

President Sisi, Emir Tamim agree to continue consultations to boost Egyptian-Qatari relations

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/421965/Egypt/Politics-/President-Sisi,-Emir-Tamim-agree-to-continue-consu.aspx

Iran embarks on a new regional policy

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464487/Iran-embarks-on-a-new-regional-policy

Damascus and Tehran pledge to confront US sanctions

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1919411/middle-east

Macron visits Daesh former stronghold in Iraq’s Mosul

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1919101/middle-east

Iraq mulls buying Turkish drones, helicopters, military hardware

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/defense/iraq-mulls-buying-turkish-drones-helicopters-military-hardware

Mohammad Eslami appointed Iran’s nuclear chief

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464470/Mohammad-Eslami-appointed-Iran-s-nuclear-chief

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug, 28, 2021)

Daesh attack on Kabul airport kills 60 Afghans, 12 US troops

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917686/world

US drone strike targets Daesh ‘planner’ in Afghanistan: Pentagon

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1918561/world

Erdogan weighing risks of Kabul airport deployment amid Turkey-Taliban talks

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1918156/middle-east

Biden, Bennett agree Iran should never acquire nuclear weapons in White House talks

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1918391/middle-east

Iran Foreign Minister heads to Iraq regional summit

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1918146/middle-east

Iraq’s Sadr reverses vote boycott

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1918541/middle-east

Qatar’s emir receives UAE delegation, both sides discuss cooperation

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917616/middle-east

Beirut blast judge issues subpoena for PM Diab after no-show

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917626/middle-east

Iraq to build first solar projects with China to reduce dependence on Iranian power imports

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917726/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 26, 2021)

Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with Morocco

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1916526/middle-east

 

Taliban ‘face health and economic disaster’ with Afghanistan running out of cash

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917201/world

Turkey begins withdrawing military forces from Afghanistan

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/turkey-begins-withdrawing-military-forces-from-afghanistan/news

Biden to discuss with Israel’s Bennett concerns over Iran

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917291/middle-east

Majlis votes for 18 proposed ministers, rejects education minister nominee

https://www.tehrantimes.com/

No end in sight: Lebanon’s government crisis rages on as country on its knees

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917181/middle-east

Dubai Police arrest Italian drug baron Raffaele Imperiale

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917121/middle-east

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 24, 2021)

Taliban delay in forming transitional govt 'concerning': CSTO

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/taliban-delay-in-forming-transitional-govt-concerning-csto

Taliban appoint central bank head as economic turmoil grows

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/taliban-appoint-central-bank-head-as-economic-turmoil-grows

Taliban inherit untapped $1 trillion trove of minerals

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915316/business-economy

Raisi says Iran not opposed to nuclear talks

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464182/Raisi-says-Iran-not-opposed-to-nuclear-talks

Raisi, Austrian chancellor exchange views on Afghanistan, nuclear talks

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464241/Raisi-Austrian-chancellor-exchange-views-on-Afghanistan-nuclear

 

Iran resumes fuel exports to Afghanistan after Taliban request, union says

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915811/middle-east

Russia, Turkey close to signing new S-400 missile contract – Ifax

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915636/middle-east

Russia, Iran and China plan to hold joint drills in Persian Gulf

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464210/Russia-Iran-and-China-plan-to-hold-joint-drills-in-Persian-Gulf

King holds talks with Russian president, visits military expo

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/king-holds-talks-russian-president-visits-military-expo

Iran president urges Japan to release billions in blocked funds amid US sanctions

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1915481/middle-east

Qatar to hold first-ever advisory Shura Council vote Oct 2

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/419577/World/Region/Qatar-to-hold-firstever-advisory-Shura-Council-vot.aspx

Israel requires everyone over age of 3 to show COVID-19 tests

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/israel-requires-everyone-over-age-of-3-to-show-covid-19-tests

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 22, 2021)

 Turkish security forces on watch to prevent Afghan migration wave

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkish-security-forces-on-watch-to-prevent-afghan-migration-wave

Turkey's Erdogan urges Putin to remain "open" to Taliban

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/419545/World/International/Turkeys-Erdogan-urges-Putin-to-remain-open-to-Tali.aspx

Over 7,000 evacuated to Qatar from Afghanistan

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/419546/World/Region/Over-,-evacuated-to-Qatar-from-Afghanistan.aspx

Millions face severe water shortage in Lebanon, UNICEF warns

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/millions-face-severe-water-shortage-in-lebanon-unicef-warns

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 20, 2021)

UAE welcomes Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on ‘humanitarian grounds’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1913101/middle-east

 

Kabul evacuees touch down in UAE on way to new life in UK

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1913741/middle-east

Turkey not Afghan refugees' safe haven: Erdoğan

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkey-not-afghan-refugees-safe-haven-erdogan

IMF stops funds to Afghanistan, reserves blocked from Taliban

http://jordantimes.com/news/business/imf-stops-funds-afghanistan-reserves-blocked-taliban

FM, Japanese counterpart hold 2nd round of strategic dialogue

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/fm-japanese-counterpart-hold-2nd-round-strategic-dialogue

Hizbollah says Iran fuel tanker to sail to Lebanon

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/hizbollah-says-iran-fuel-tanker-sail-lebanon

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 18, 2021)

Taliban chief takes charge as militants vow ‘no revenge, respect for women’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1912636/world

* See Trilingual Epic 'The Tale of LiveDog in Afghanistan'

Zarif holds talks with China’s special envoy on Afghanistan

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464108/Zarif-holds-talks-with-China-s-special-envoy-on-Afghanistan

Turkey bracing for Afghan refugee crisis after fall of Kabul

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1912341/middle-east

Germany sends top diplomat to Doha for talks with Taliban

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/germany-sends-top-diplomat-to-doha-for-talks-with-taliban

US reportedly freezes Afghan govt reserves in American banks

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/finance/us-reportedly-freezes-afghan-govt-reserves-in-american-banks

Taliban to give Al Qaeda covert, not overt support — analysts

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/taliban-give-al-qaeda-covert-not-overt-support-%E2%80%94-analysts

Ravaged Lebanon in complete darkness as electricity grid disintegrates

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1912006/middle-east

Iran accelerates enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade, IAEA says

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1912756/middle-east

Islamic Development Bank Group to host private sector forum in Tashkent

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1912841/saudi-arabia

Kuwait plans spending cuts on medical treatment and wage subsidies

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1912551/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug 16,2021)

 

Taliban take control of Kabul, storm presidential palace

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1911591/world

Afghan president flees the country as Taliban move on Kabul

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/419115/World/International/Afghan-president-flees-the-country-as-Taliban-move.aspx

More Marines arrive in Kabul to aid urgent embassy airlift

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/419068/World/Region/More-Marines-arrive-in-Kabul-to-aid-urgent-embassy.aspx

Countries close diplomatic missions amid Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/countries-close-diplomatic-missions-amid-taliban-takeover-in-afghanistan

Iran’s Zarif wishes ‘peaceful transition’ in Afghanistan

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464101/Iran-s-Zarif-wishes-peaceful-transition-in-Afghanistan

Iran transfers consular services from Mazar-i-Sharif to Kabul

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464095/Iran-transfers-consular-services-from-Mazar-i-Sharif-to-Kabul

Saudi stock market index records highest closing since January 2008

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1911576/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 14, 2021)

Taliban move closer to Kabul in sweeping territorial gains

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1910341/world

Lebanon’s state facilities to suspend operations as fuel crisis worsens

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1910696/middle-east

US Treasury imposes sanctions on alleged oil smuggler, companies linked to Iran’s Quds Force

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1910631/middle-east

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 12, 2021)

President Raisi releases list of proposed cabinet ministers

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/463957/President-Raisi-releases-list-of-proposed-cabinet-ministers

Iran to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/464001/Iran-to-join-Shanghai-Cooperation-Organization

Qatar names ambassador to Saudi Arabia after years of Gulf crisis

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/qatar-names-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia-after-years-of-gulf-crisis

Taliban fighters capture eighth provincial capital in six days

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1909171/world

Sudan to hand Bashir, other officials wanted for Darfur war crimes to ICC for trial

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1909336/middle-east

Israeli minister in Morocco signs 3 accords to boost ties

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1909161/middle-east

 

Tunisia’s Ennahda leader backtracks, announces party support for president

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1909331/middle-east

US Congress alarmed by Turkish drones' global success, capability

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/us-congress-alarmed-by-turkish-drones-global-success-capability

Lebanon’s central bank to offer credit lines for fuel imports at market price, ends subsidy

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1909421/business-economy

Yemeni currency recovers 10 percent of value as central bank shuts down rogue xchanges

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1909576/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 10, 2021)

 France’s Macron calls on Iran to return to nuclear talks

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1908231/middle-east

Iran ‘will pay price’ for attack on tanker, US warns

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1908421/middle-east

Iran's Raisi names US-sanctioned Mokhber as first VP

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/418663/World/Region/Irans-Raisi-names-USsanctioned-Mokhber-as-first-VP.aspx

UAE minister meets Iran’s newly elected president in Tehran

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1907546/middle-east

Iraq to host regional leaders for summit in late August

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/iraq-to-host-regional-leaders-for-summit-in-late-august

Saudi Aramco leads Big Oil in profits, beats expectations

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1907551/business-economy

‘Because I got high’: Emirates thwarts rumors, releases behind-the-scenes footage of Burj Khalifa shoot

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1908301/offbeat

1st Russian flight arrives at Sharm El-Sheikh airport

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/418742/Egypt/Politics-/st-Russian-flight-arrives-at-Sharm-ElSheikh-airpor.aspx

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug., 8, 2021)

Taliban takes second Afghan provincial capital in 24 hours

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/taliban-takes-second-afghan-provincial-capital-in-24-hours

 

Iran nuclear talks could resume in September: EU official

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1907311/middle-east

Drone fragments from Israeli-linked tanker attack point to Iran: US military report

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1907081/middle-east

Kuwait budget deficit surges 175 percent as revenues slump

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1907261/business-economy

Iraq eyes up to $4bn loan from IMF: Minister

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1906881/business-economy

In Photos: Egypt transports King Khufu's first boat to Grand Egyptian Museum

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/418538/Egypt/Politics-/In-Photos-Egypt-transports-King-Khufus-first-boat-.aspx

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 6, 2021)

Raisi officially swears as eighth president

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/463741/Raisi-officially-swears-as-eighth-president

 Iranian commandos failed to storm tanker after engines disabled: Intelligence source

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1906041/middle-east

Israel ‘ready to attack Iran’ after fatal strike on ship

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1906131/middle-east

Israel conducts first Lebanon air strikes in seven years-- military

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/israel-conducts-first-lebanon-air-strikes-seven-years-military

UAE targeted Yemen officials with Israeli Pegasus spyware: report

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/uae-targeted-yemen-officials-with-israeli-pegasus-spyware-report

Gulf economies expected to grow 2.2 percent this year, says World Bank

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1905716/business-economy

Watermelon becomes symbol of Palestinian existence, resistance

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/watermelon-becomes-symbol-palestinian-existence-resistance

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 4, 2021)

 Iran supreme leader endorses hard-line protégé as president

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1904641/middle-east

Iran hijacks another tanker in Arabian Sea, Saudi FM blasts ‘negative’ Tehran

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1904876/middle-east

Iran drops case of prisoner swap with U.S.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/463689/Iran-drops-case-of-prisoner-swap-with-U-S

Why the trauma does not end for Beirut blast survivors

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1904996/middle-east

Egypt’s El-Sisi calls for first bread price rise in decades

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1904946/middle-east

Turkish tourism sector hit hard by wildfires

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1904931/middle-east

US to return 17K ancient artifacts, including Gilgamesh tablet, to Iraq

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/us-to-return-17k-ancient-artifacts-including-gilgamesh-tablet-to-iraq

Latest News in the Middle East (Aug. 2, 2021)

Haniyeh re-elected as chief of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1903591/middle-east

 

Israel says it has evidence linking Iran to deadly tanker attack; Tehran denies

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1903156/middle-east

Outgoing Iran president says government not always truthful

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1903571/middle-east

Assad army steps up offensive in restive southern city

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1903896/middle-east

Syria’s Assad asks PM Hussein Arnous to form new cabinet

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1903561/middle-east

Afghan troops to be trained in Turkey under first NATO program abroad

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1902921/middle-east

Qadhafi’s son hints at Libya presidential bid

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/qadhafis-son-hints-%C2%A0libya%C2%A0presidential-bid