Report: Obama’s pro-Brotherhood policy made U.S. ‘big loser’ in Egypt
JERUSALEM — The United States, deemed the biggest loser in the military coup in Egypt, has been forced to review its policy in the Middle East, a report said. (more…)
Report: Obama’s pro-Brotherhood policy made U.S. ‘big loser’ in Egypt
JERUSALEM — The United States, deemed the biggest loser in the military coup in Egypt, has been forced to review its policy in the Middle East, a report said. (more…)
U.S. sends ships for possible evacuation of Americans in Egypt
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has sent warships to Egypt in what could facilitate an evacuation of American diplomats and other staffers. Officials said the Navy sent two surface (more…)
Centcom: U.S. won’t turn its back on region after Afghan exit
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military plans to increase engagement with Middle East states amid the withdrawal from Afghanistan over the next year. Officials said Central Command, responsible for Afghanistan (more…)
Unfortunately for Beijing, ties between India, Vietnam are flourishing
WASHINGTON — The United States has been pressing Israel to relay evidence on China’s assistance to Hamas. Congressional sources said the administration of President Barack Obama as well as (more…)
Satellite photos reveal Saudi base with Chinese-origin ballistic missiles
LONDON — Saudi Arabia is said to have developed a regional ballistic missile threat. Western analysts asserted that Saudi Arabia has been building an arsenal of intermediate-range ballistic missiles. (more…)
Saudi security forces keep pressure on Iran-backed Shi’ite insurgents
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has maintained its crackdown on the Shi’ite insurgency believed supported by Iran. Officials said Saudi security forces have tracked and arrested leading suspects of (more…)
Saudi requests 30 U.S. patrol boats to offset Iranian threat
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has requested dozens of naval vessels from the United States. The administration of President Barack Obama has approved a Saudi request of 30 patrol boats (more…)
Shi’ite delegation urges Hizbullah to withdraw forces from Syria
NICOSIA — Hizbullah critics have mounted a campaign to force the Iranian proxy to withdraw from Syria. Lebanese sources said Shi’ite families with relatives in Hizbullah were urging the (more…)