Middle East

Sunday 21/January/2018 22:12 PM

Pence arrives in Israel

Occupied Jerusalem: US Vice President Mike Pence began a visit to Israel on Sunday after being praised as a "great friend" by Prime Minister...

Sunday 21/January/2018 18:45 PM

Turkish forces push into Syria

Azaz (Syria): Turkish ground forces pushed into northern Syria's Afrin province on Sunday, Ankara said after launching artillery and air strikes on a...

Sunday 21/January/2018 17:30 PM

Jordan king against US Jerusalem move

Amman: Jordan's King Abdullah voiced concern on Sunday over a decision by Washington to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying East...

Sunday 21/January/2018 17:08 PM

Iraq's top court rules against election delay

Baghdad: Iraq's Supreme Federal Court on Sunday ruled against calls by minority sect and Kurdish lawmakers to delay a parliamentary election, expected...

Saturday 20/January/2018 22:11 PM

Pence starts Middle East tour in Egypt

Cairo: US Vice President Mike Pence kicked off a trip to the Middle East on Saturday with a visit to Egypt, where he pledged firm US backing to President...