Middle East

Bumper cannabis crop for Afghan farmers

Bumper cannabis crop for Afghan farmers

Afghanistan's new Taliban authorities swear they plan to crack down on the illicit...

Iran says cyberattack blocks distribution at petrol stations

Iran says cyberattack blocks distribution at petrol stations

A cyberattack in Iran interrupted petrol distribution at the country's service stations...

'Over half' of Afghans face food insecurity: WFP

'Over half' of Afghans face food insecurity: WFP

Afghanistan is on the brink of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, UN...

Iranian Air Force launches annual military exercise across Iran

Iranian Air Force launches annual military exercise across...

Army aircrafts fly in various locations across Iran during a military exercise,...

Tajikistan art class a home away from home for Afghan exiles

Tajikistan art class a home away from home for Afghan exiles

The dozen or so Afghan refugees gathered, pencils in hand, in this small studio...

Iran: Europe must guarantee nuclear deal will be upheld

Iran: Europe must guarantee nuclear deal will be upheld

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh calls on European countries...

Iraqis head to the polls for early election

Iraqis head to the polls for early election

Iraqis headed to the polls Sunday for an early election billed as a concession to...

Taliban official pledges to 'provide security' after Shiite mosque bombing

Taliban official pledges to 'provide security' after Shiite...

"We assure our Shiite brothers that in the future, we will provide security for...

Iran says foresees nuclear talks resuming by early November

Iran says foresees nuclear talks resuming by early November

Iran foresees talks with world powers aimed at reviving its nuclear deal resuming...

Iran urges US to unfreeze $10 bn to show 'good will'

Iran urges US to unfreeze $10 bn to show 'good will'

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian calls on the United States to unlock...

Qataris begin voting in first ever legislative polls

Qataris begin voting in first ever legislative polls

Qataris began voting in their country's first ever legislative polls Saturday, AFP...

Iran kicks off military exercises in northwest

Iran kicks off military exercises in northwest

Army Ground Forces are holding maneuvers in open areas in northwestern Iran, near...