Qatar re-imposes lockdown after coronavirus surge
DOHA - Qatar announced the re-imposition of strict lockdown measures on Wednesday (7), banning most indoor…
Jordan orders media gag on case involving ex-crown prince
By Nehal El-Sherif
AMMAN - Jordan's top prosecutor on Tuesday (6) banned the publication of any information or…
Iran and US agree on path back to nuclear deal
By Steven Erlanger
BRUSSELS — The United States and Iran agreed through intermediaries on Tuesday (6) to establish…
Race to find dozens missing in deadly Indonesia, East Timor floods
By Handrianus Emanuel and Maria Vieira
LEMBATA / DILI - Rescuers were searching for dozens of people still missing…
Netanyahu gets the first crack at forming a new government in Israel
By Isabel Kershner
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was asked by the president Tuesday (6)…
Vaccine official says there is a link between AstraZeneca’s shot and rare blood…
By Benjamin Mueller
PARIS - A top vaccines official at the European Medicines Agency said on Tuesday (6) that…
Jordan’s prince vows loyalty, king accepts mediation in palace row
AMMAN - Jordan's Prince Hamzah pledged loyalty to the king on Monday (5) as the monarch accepted mediation over a…
Putin signs law allowing him to serve two more terms
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (5) gave final approval to legislation allowing him to hold…
Saudi to allow only ‘immunized’ pilgrims to Mecca
RIYADH - Saudi authorities said Monday (5) only people immunized against COVID-19 will be allowed to perform the…
Defendant No. 1 or next prime minister? Netanyahu divides Israel
By Isabel Kershner
JERUSALEM — It was a split-screen spectacle that encapsulated the confounding condition of…