Saudi Arabia To Reopen Borders With Qatar
The U.S. has brokered a deal between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, ending a long feud that undermined the Trump administration's strategy in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran Renews Interpol Request To Arrest Trump, Other U.S. Officials
It's the second time Iran has announced its hope to arrest Trump. The country says it won't stop pursuing him, even after he leaves the government later this month.
Iran Seizes South Korean-Flagged Ship As Tensions Mount With U.S.
Iran seized a South Korean-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf waters on Monday and detained its crew. The move comes as Iran ramps up uranium enrichment, raising tensions with the United States.
Iran Reportedly Boosts Nuclear Fuel Enrichment To 20%
The move is likely to increase tensions during President Trump's final weeks in office. Separately, Iran seized a South Korean oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, South Korea said Monday.
Migrants Flee Lebanon In Desperate, Doomed Journey
The story of Lebanese migrants on a doomed boat in September highlights the continuing attempts to get across the Mediterranean Sea — where over 1,000 migrants died in 2020.
The Latest On Tensions Between U.S. And Iran
Tensions again increase between the U.S. and Iran, as the first anniversary approaches of the American drone strike that killed an Iran's top military commander.
Iran Tells U.N. Agency It Will Enrich Uranium Back To Pre-Nuclear Deal Level Of 20%
Iran has exceeded some limits of the 2015 agreement in the past but this move would mark a notable step toward strengthening its nuclear capacity. The U.S. withdrew from the pact in 2018.
Saudi Arabia Sentences Prominent Women's Rights Activist To Nearly 6 Years In Prison
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi female activist, to five years and eight months in prison. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with her sister Alia al-Hathloul.
A Look Back At What Happened After The Killing Of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani
One year after the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, NPR correspondents discuss what happened since and what Iran policy might look like under the Biden administration.
Our Favorite Global TikToks Of 2020: From A Handwashing Dance To A Literal Ice Box
As the clock ticks farewell to a terrible, horrible, very bad year, TikTok brought moments of joy. Here's what ticked the boxes for TikTok devotees.