Category: Middle East
Afghanistan, first flight to Washington with US interpreters and collaborators
“I want to thank these brave Afghans for being on the side of the United States,” Joe Biden said in the statement released by the
Syria, bombings and clashes in Daraa cause at least 23 deaths
At least eight civilians, seven militiamen, and eight soldiers were killed in the bombings and clashes in the province of Daraa, in Syria, the scene
Armenia-Azerbaijan, new clashes on the border
Azerbaijan and Armenia accepted the Russian-mediated ceasefire, which ended the early morning clashes on the border between the two Caucasian countries that resulted in the
Najib Mikati to form a new executive for Lebanon
Lebanese President Michel Aoun began consultations on Sunday, 26 July, to designate a new Prime Minister who will make the third attempt in a year
After 18 years, the US ends the combat mission in Iraq
Eighteen years after setting foot in the region – indeed, “boots on the ground” – the United States is decreasing its presence in Iraq. Washington
Afghanistan, government announces curfew and the Taliban advance
The Taliban offensive is putting Kabul in serious trouble. Ashraf Ghani’s government tries to respond, but the advance of the fundamentalists continues. The internationally recognized
Erdogan intends to replace the Americans in Afghanistan
Turkey will keep its military contingent in Afghanistan, but only if the United States pays. The request comes from the president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stressing
Israel first to test an oral anti-covid vaccine
Israel begins trials of the oral vaccine against coronavirus. It will be the first country in the world to test such an anti-COVID-19 drug. Oramed
Syria, Erdogan attacks again Macron: support for the Kurds threatens us
Turkey bluntly condemned the meeting of French President Emmanuel Macron with some members of the Syrian Democratic Council, the representative body of the Kurdish-Syrian administration
Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Adha and “soft” pilgrimages for the coronavirus
Tens of thousands of Muslim faithful, mostly Saudis and foreigners residing in Saudi Arabia, went to the foot of Mount Arafat near the holy city