Middle East

US, UK attack Yemen

US, UK attack Yemen

After a series of attacks by the Houthis on ships and vessels of the Western coalition in the Red Sea, the UK and US armed forces launched a strike on the territory of Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Cairo

Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Cairo

The Head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry will visit Cairo on a working visit. Here he will hold a series of meetings with his Egyptian colleagues, during which the situation in the Middle East will be discussed.

EU designates Hamas leader as terrorist

EU designates Hamas leader as terrorist

The political leader of the radical Hamas organization operating in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, came under EU sanctions. He is also officially added to a terrorist list.

Why US and UK attack Yemen?

Why US and UK attack Yemen?

US and British armed forces attacked targets linked to the Houthis, the Ansar Allah rebel movement, tonight. Washington and London said the strikes were "defensive in nature". Iran described the attack as a violation of Yemen's sovereignty. Russia has requested a meeting of the UN Security Council.

Vasily Kuznetsov: Russia aims to maintain balance in the Middle East

Vasily Kuznetsov: Russia aims to maintain balance in the Middle East

Deputy Director for Research at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RIAC member Vasily Kuznetsov summed up the results of the outgoing year for Russia's policy in the Middle East and spoke about current trends in this area while answering Vestnik Kavkaza's question.

Iran's IRGC sees risk of Middle East conflict expanding

Iran's IRGC sees risk of Middle East conflict expanding

Iran does not rule out that the conflict in the Middle East may soon expand, the commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Amir Ali Hajizadeh said, noting that the country is ready for any developments. …

Kuwait launches flights to a 3rd Uzbekistan city

Kuwait launches flights to a 3rd Uzbekistan city

Jazeera Airways has announced that it will launch a third connection to Uzbekistan on March 1. It will connect Kuwait International Airport (KWI) with Uzbekistan's Samarkand International Airport (SKD). The Kuwait-based low-cost carrier anticipates this route will be highly profitable, enabling Kuwait and Uzbek travelers to have a faster, more convenient, and more cost-effective travel option.

Why Indonesians interested in Middle East

Why Indonesians interested in Middle East

Groups of students are emerging at Indonesian universities who meet regularly to discuss issues related to Arab countries, help each other with Arabic lessons, and organize public events that introduce the Middle East to the public

Middle East leads in music industry

Middle East leads in music industry

The idea followed the legalisation of public music concerts, which is part of wider reforms in line with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision2030

Can vertical farming provide Middle East with food?

Can vertical farming provide Middle East with food?

In a region with plenty of sun but little water, farming is rarely an easy option, so it’s little surprise that Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates import around 85% of all the food they consume

Middle East’s best beach destination

Middle East’s best beach destination

Abu Dhabi: For the 11th consecutive year, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi has been crowned as the “Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination” by the World Travel Awards, reaffirming its spot as the Middle East’s Best …

Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so deadly?

Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so deadly?

A combination of factors made the powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria early on Monday particularly deadly, including its timing, location, a relatively quiet fault line and the weak construction of the collapsed …