The decision to welcome Qatar back to the fold of the Gulf Nations after a three-and-a-half year blockade could lead to a stronger resolve against Iran, say experts."These are the major players in the … [Read more...] about A new front against Iran for 2021
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Acting US defense secretary orders USS Nimitz to remain in Middle East, citing Iranian threat
The Department of Defense on Sunday said the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group will remain in the Middle East after Iran allegedly issued threats against President Trump and other U.S. … [Read more...] about Acting US defense secretary orders USS Nimitz to remain in Middle East, citing Iranian threat
Biden considers Samantha Power for USAID: Report
President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly considering former United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).First reported by Axios, the key Obama … [Read more...] about Biden considers Samantha Power for USAID: Report
Iran makes arrests in killing of top nuclear scientist, those responsible ‘will not escape justice’: official
An undisclosed number of suspects have been reportedly arrested in connection to the assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh last month, an Iranian official told local media … [Read more...] about Iran makes arrests in killing of top nuclear scientist, those responsible ‘will not escape justice’: official
Saudi nurse breaks down as he’s forced to refuse son’s hug after work
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.A video recorded in Saudi Arabia perfectly captures the emotional toll of the coronavirus. In the … [Read more...] about Saudi nurse breaks down as he’s forced to refuse son’s hug after work
Taliban, Afghan government held Skype call on prisoner releases, officials say
Amid a recent warming of relations, the Taliban and the Afghan government held a “virtual” meeting to discuss prisoner releases on Sunday, according to officials.The two sides spoke for two hours in a … [Read more...] about Taliban, Afghan government held Skype call on prisoner releases, officials say
Iran’s leader points to coronavirus as reason for US to lift sanctions
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, in an open letter, urged Americans to call on their government to end the “dark chapter” of sanctions against his country as it fights the growing … [Read more...] about Iran’s leader points to coronavirus as reason for US to lift sanctions
Trump calls for release of kidnapped journalist Austin Tice: ‘Syria, please work with us’
President Trump on Thursday called on Syria to help secure the release of kidnapped journalist Austin Tice, who was taken hostage by jihadist militants in the war-torn nation almost eight years … [Read more...] about Trump calls for release of kidnapped journalist Austin Tice: ‘Syria, please work with us’
Iraq officials: New rocket attack hits base housing US troops
BAGHDAD — A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad, Iraqi security officials said Saturday, just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, … [Read more...] about Iraq officials: New rocket attack hits base housing US troops
New Yorker with coronavirus stranded in Egypt in quarantine hospital
When Matt Swider was tested for the new coronavirus on his Nile cruise in Egypt’s tourist hub of Luxor, he assumed the government was just taking extreme precautions.At that point, Swider, a … [Read more...] about New Yorker with coronavirus stranded in Egypt in quarantine hospital
