For Middle Eastern War Zones, Administering Coronavirus Vaccines Becomes A Challenge
Getting COVID-19 vaccines to Middle Eastern war zones like Libya, Yemen, and Syria is going to be a daunting task.
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Rare Snowfall Brings Moments Of Winter Wonder To Middle East
Large swaths of the Middle East are covered in snow, sparking joy and wonder in a region that doesn't normally witness white winters.
NATO Announces Plan To Increase Presence In Iraq
A rocket attack on a U.S. base in Iraq highlights the difficult security situation in the country, even as NATO announces it will increase its presence. We examine what's needed to keep Iraq secure.
U.S. Ready To Talk With Iran On Nuclear Deal
The State Department says It will attend meetings, if invited, about the agreement the Trump administration abandoned in 2018.
Biden Administration Offers To Restart Diplomacy With Iran
The Biden administration has taken its first steps to reopen diplomacy with Iran.
Opinion: Pursuing Diplomacy With Iran Doesn't Mean Ignoring Its Bad Behavior
Arab and U.S. liberals differ on how to handle Iran and its proxies, writes Firas Maksad. He says reactions to the killing of his friend Lokman Slim, a critic of Hezbollah, are a case in point.
Snow In The Mediterranean? This Year, Yes
A region normally warm and dry has received a rare blanket of snow, bringing snowball games and otherworldly images to city streets, religious shrines and archeological sites.
State Department Says It Can Push Democracy While Continuing To Sell Weapons To Egypt
President Biden's Department of State says it can both push for human rights and democracy in Egypt and continue to supply the country with weapons. That's the way it explained its approach this week.
In His Post For 3 Weeks, Secretary Of State Blinken Has A Lot On His Plate
In an interview with NPR, Secretary of State Tony Blinken talks about the possibility of restarting the Iran nuclear deal, and holding China accountable for human rights violations.
Fauci Awarded $1 Million Israeli Prize For 'Speaking Truth To Power' Amid Pandemic
The prize committee said Dr. Anthony Fauci, long-time head of the United States' leading infectious diseases research institute, "is the consummate model of leadership and impact in public health."