Middle East

Saudi To Provide "Material Evidence", Weapons Linking Iran To Attacks

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 18, 2019

Saudi Arabia said it would show evidence on Wednesday linking regional rival Tehran to an unprecedented attack on its oil industry that Washington believes originated from Iran in a dangerous escalation of Middle East frictions.

Australia Joins US-Led Maritime Security Mission In Gulf

World News | Reuters | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Australia will join the United States in a security mission to protect merchant vessels travelling through key Middle East waterways after Iran seized a British-flagged vessel, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday.

Oppo Plans to Double Smartphone Manufacturing in India by 2020

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 9, 2019

Oppo now plans to export its devices to South Asia, Middle East and Africa markets

"Can't Commit Crime And Get Away": Kerala Cops Catch Rape Accused In Saudi

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday July 21, 2019

A Kerala man who fled to Saudi Arabia after allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl two years ago was finally extradited to India last week and charged under POCSO

Spotify Lite App for Android Comes Out of Beta, Brings Data Limit Feature

Tasneem Akolawala | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Spotify Lite is available in 36 markets across Asia, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.

US Doesn't Seek War With Iran, But Won't Back Down: Vice President Pence

World News | Reuters | Monday July 8, 2019

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday that the United States is prepared to protect U.S. personnel and citizens in the Middle East as tensions build with Iran over its nuclear program.

LG G8s ThinQ Price Revealed, Global Rollout Begins

Tasneem Akolawala | Tuesday July 2, 2019

The LG G8s ThinQ will be available starting this month in select markets in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, among others.

US Launches Economic Formula For Middle East Peace, Palestinians Unhappy

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 26, 2019

The Trump administration launched a $50 billion economic formula for Israeli-Palestinian peace on Tuesday, saying an investment programme for the Palestinians was a precondition for ending the decades-old conflict.

Suspected Chinese State Hackers Attack Global Telecom Carriers: Cybereason

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 25, 2019

Suspected Chinese hackers have infiltrated into the networks of over a dozen telecommunication providers in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, Cybereason said.

"Firing One Bullet At Iran Will Set Fire To US Interests": Iran General

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 22, 2019

Tehran warned Washington Saturday that any attack would see its interests across the Middle East go up in flames after US President Donald Trump said he called off a strike at the 11th hour.

Trump Dials Saudi Crown Prince Over Iran, Rise In Oil Prices

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 22, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Friday to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Middle East stability and the oil market, the White House said, after tensions with Iran prompted a rise in oil prices.

Iran Will Not Wage War Against Any Nation: Hassan Rouhani

World News | Reuters | Tuesday June 18, 2019

Iran will not wage war against any nation, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, a day after the United States announced the deployment of more troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Don't Open "Pandora's Box" In Middle East: China Warns US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 18, 2019

China on Tuesday warned against opening a "Pandora's box" in the Middle East after the United States announced the deployment of 1,000 additional troops to the region amid escalating tensions with Iran.

US Preparing To Send More Troops To Middle East: Report

World News | Reuters | Tuesday June 18, 2019

The United States is preparing to send additional troops to the Middle East in response to mounting concerns over Iran, which Washington blames for attacks on oil tankers last week, two US officials told Reuters on Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity.

US Blames Iran For "Blatant Assault" On Oil Tankers In Middle East

World News | Carol Morello, The Washington Post | Friday June 14, 2019

The perilous contest between the United States and Iran for influence in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Thursday as two tankers were targeted in suspected attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.