Middle East

  • May 31, 2019
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Washington and partners prepare renewed anti-Iran push

Bolton says evidence of Iran’s involvement in a tanker attack to be shown at the UN as King Salman hosts Arab summits

United States
  • May 1, 2019
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US anti-Brotherhood move may harm Middle East outreach

The White House says it is working towards classifying the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation

United States
  • Apr 30, 2019
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Baghdadi video aims to prevent IS disillusionment

Islamic State yesterday released a video of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, only the second since he was declared ‘caliph’ in 2014

Middle East
  • Apr 10, 2019
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IS will use Middle East attacks to maintain profile

IS has claimed a series of attacks across the Middle East, which it says are revenge for territorial losses in Syria

Middle East
  • Apr 1, 2019
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Arab League summit reveals ongoing regional divisions

Emir Tamim left abruptly and participants agreed on little other than condemnation of the US stance on the Golan Heights

Middle East
  • Mar 26, 2019
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Uber takeover of UAE firm may face anti-trust hurdles

Uber has announced that it has agreed a 3.1-billion-dollar deal for a complete takeover of Middle Eastern rival Careem

United Arab Emirates
  • Mar 1, 2019
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Middle East farming troubles would be a risk to Egypt

The FAO has issued locust warnings, and Israel and Egypt have stepped up preparations to prevent an invasion

Middle East
  • Feb 25, 2019
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Sisi is the main winner from the EU-Arab League summit

Egypt is hosting an EU-Arab League joint summit, with most countries from each bloc sending heads of state or government

EU