Government And Politics
Turkish opposition leaders meet to counter Erdogan's system
The leaders of six opposition parties in Turkey have met for the first time to strategize about the future of the country’s governing system
US F-22 fighter jets arrive in UAE after Houthi attacks
U.S. F-22 fighter jets have arrived in the United Arab Emirates
Iranians celebrate 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution
Thousands of cars and motorbikes are parading in celebration of the 43rd anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, although fewer pedestrians were out for a second straight year due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic
Turkish Cypriot leader calls air link-for-land offer 'stunt'
The leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot side of ethnically split Cyprus has rejected overtures by Greek Cypriots to reignite peace efforts by offering international air and sea links in exchange for territory
Libya's east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions
Libya’s east-based parliament has appointed a new prime minister, a development that counters U.N. efforts to reconcile the divided country and one that will likely produce two parallel administrations
Libya’s east-based parliament appoints new prime minister, a move likely to fuel tensions, further divide nation
Libya’s east-based parliament appoints new prime minister, a move likely to fuel tensions, further divide nation
Libya's parliament to appoint new PM, increasing tensions
Libya’s parliament says it will name a new prime minister this week to lead the country's transitional government
Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, Ismail Omar Guelleh
Reports of spyware use on key witness roil Netanyahu trial
Israeli media reports say police have used sophisticated spyware against a key witness in the corruption trial of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Analysis: As Mideast wars encroach on UAE, US gets drawn in
The wars of the wider Middle East that long surrounded the United Arab Emirates now have encroached into daily life in this U.S.-allied nation