Mideast needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message
Pope Francis used his Christmas message on Monday to call for a negotiated two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Dec 25, 2017, 17:45 PM IST
US recognition of Jerusalem a 'bomb' in the Mideast: Erdogan
Erdogan, who has sought to steer often disunited Muslim nations into a coordinated response on the issue, said Muslims would never accept the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Dec 16, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Turkey Mideast allies rally behind strongman Erdogan
Key regional powers Iran and Israel, which have both had strained relationships with Erdogan's government, condemned the putsch that began late on Friday.
Jul 16, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Mideast arms proliferation imperils its military edge: Israel
Israel’s neighbours are buying arms on a scale that threatens its regional military superiority, the deputy Israeli air force chief said on Sunday, in remarks that appeared aimed at helping secure more defence aid from a reluctant Washington.
Apr 03, 2016, 15:55 PM IST
Religious TV channels on the rise across Mideast
The number of religious television broadcasters across the Middle East has risen by 50 percent, reflecting a rise in sectarianism in the region, according to a study published Thursday
Mar 11, 2016, 01:16 AM IST
Pope turns bishops' attention to family crises in Mideast
The bishops' meeting is discussing how to better minister to families facing issues big and small.
Oct 10, 2015, 00:46 AM IST
Assad says Russian air campaign vital to save Middle East
A year-long air campaign by Western and Arab air forces in Syria and Iraq had been counterproductive, Assad said, helping terrorism spread and win new recruits, but a coalition of Syria, Russia, Iran and Iraq could achieve real results.
Oct 05, 2015, 05:50 AM IST
Russian failure in Syria would 'destroy' Mideast: President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian President said on Sunday that the success of Russia's military intervention in his country's civil war was vital for the whole Middle East.
Oct 04, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
Oil rises to $62 per barrel, near 2015 high as Mideast risks support
Oil rose to USD 62 a barrel on Tuesday, close to its 2015 high, supported by threats to Middle East supplies and expectations lower prices may prompt a slowdown in U.S. output.
Feb 17, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Video games, e-commerce booming in Mideast: study
Video game and e-commerce markets are growing "exponentially" across the Middle East and North Africa, driven by the mobile revolution and new youth-produced content, according to a study.
Nov 19, 2014, 14:11 PM IST
