Middle East and North Africa
Dubai turns world’s tallest building into coronavirus charity box
Dubai (Reuters) - The world’s tallest building, Dubai’s 828-metre Burj Khalifa, has become a glowing charity donation box, raising money for food for United...
Iranian warship hit by missile in training accident, killing 19 sailors
Dubai (Reuters) - One Iranian warship accidentally struck another with a missile during an exercise, killing 19 sailors and wounding 15 others, Iran’s navy...
U.S. tells Iran to send plane so Washington can deport 11 Iranian nationals
Washington (Reuters) - The United States urged Tehran on Monday to send a charter plane to take home 11 Iranian nationals whom Washington wants...
WHO suspends staff activity in Yemen’s Houthi-held areas, operations continue
Dubai (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has suspended staff activity at its hubs in Houthi-held areas of Yemen, a directive seen by...
Turkey threatens to target Haftar’s forces in Libya if attacks persist
Ankara (Reuters) - Turkey said on Sunday it would deem the forces of Libyan General Khalifa Haftar “legitimate targets” if their attacks on its...