Middle East

World leaders react to Iran’s unprecedented air assault against Israel

A view of anti-Israel banners and posters placed on building walls in the capital city of Tehran after Iran launched…

Oil giant profit slides 23% in third quarter

Saudi state oil giant Aramco posted a 23% drop in net profit in the third quarter, down to $32.6 billion…

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 soccer World Cup after Australia declines to bid

Saudi Arabia looks set to be the host of the 2034 World Cup after the only other country to have…

America is top foreign policy actor in Middle East

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Martina Strong believes the U.S. is unequivocally the most important foreign policy…

Lebanon’s central bank chief steps down after 30 years

Riad Salameh’s tenure as governor of Lebanon’s central bank on Monday came to an end after 30 years, with many…

Chinese tourists are traveling but staying in China

Are you prepared? That was the question that many in the travel industry asked following China’s surprise reopening announcement in…

Afghanistan-Iran border flare up spotlights water scarcity crisis

Kajaki Hydroelectric Dam in Kajaki, Afghanistan in the Helmand province on June 4, 2018 in Kajaki, Afghanistan. (Photo by Orbital…