Middle East

Bulk carrier hit by missile from Yemen, crew says two dead: US official

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 (AFP) - A missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf…

Super Tuesday, America’s multi-state voting bonanza

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 (AFP) - Americans from 15 states and one territory vote simultaneously on "Super Tuesday," a campaign…

Iran defies West, launches imaging satellite from Russia

TEHRAN, Feb 29, 2024 (AFP) - Iran announced on Thursday the launch of a remote sensing and imaging satellite into…

Palestinian FM says Hamas knows it cannot be in new govt

GENEVA, Feb 28, 2024 (AFP) - Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki said Wednesday he believes Hamas understands why it should…

German navy almost shot down US drone in Red Sea: reports

FRANKFURT, Germany, Feb 28, 2024 (AFP) - A German naval frigate sent to protect commercial ships in the Red Sea…

Biden says has ‘hope’ for Gaza ceasefire by next Monday

NEW YORK, Feb 26, 2024 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden said Monday he hoped a ceasefire in Gaza could…

Israeli delegation headed to Qatar for more Hamas hostage talks

JERUSALEM, Feb 25, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's war cabinet approved on Saturday sending negotiators to Qatar to continue talks aimed…

US, UK launch new wave of strikes against Yemen’s Huthis

WASHINGTON, Feb 24, 2024 (AFP) - American and British forces carried out a fresh wave of strikes Saturday against 18…

West Bank drone strike killed militant planning attack: Israel army

JERUSALEM, Feb 23, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's army said Friday a Palestinian militant on his way to carry out a…

Shipping insurance rates soar on Red Sea missile attacks

By Emeline BURCKEL with Marie-Morgane Le Moel in Paris LONDON, Feb 23, 2024 (AFP) - Attacks by Yemen's Huthi rebels…

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