Water scarcity threatens food security in Middle East, says UN official

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has voiced concern over the worsening water scarcity crisis in the Middle East in particular, which it said will threaten food security in the region.

Art looted from war zones | DW Documentary

 

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 Antiquities stolen in the Middle East have resurfaced in art markets all over the world. Police have joined archaeologists in a global effort to stop criminals trafficking these priceless artefacts.

Report: Middle East Sees Biggest Import of Arms in Last 5 Years - FARS

 International arms sales and purchases have levelled off after years of sharp growth, with deliveries of major weapons staying at the same level between 2011-2015 and 2016-2020, according to a leading defence think-tank.

Basic standards of humanity : Wars across Mideast region reaches "frightening new normal"

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Peter Maurer said Monday that a visit he has made to Syria has reinforced his view that wars across the region have reached a "frightening new normal" as basic standards of humanity are ignored.

Iran condemns US arms flow to Middle East

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the US arms sales to the Middle East for fueling conflicts, the state TV reported Thursday.

Iran blasts Jordan's king over 'unfair' statement

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghassemi has rejected remarks made by the Jordanian monarch on the country's foreign policies, describing them as contrary to the reality on the ground.

Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of support for terrorism in region

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said the support of Saudi Arabia for terrorists is the source of chaos in the Middle East, Press TV reported.

Italy remains on frontline of Europe's migration crisis in 2016

As the year's end approaches, the latest data on Europe's refugee crisis showed the overall inflow of people fleeing war and poverty has sensibly dropped, compared to 2015.

EU Wants to Stop Illegal Migration, Improve Situation on Ground - Merkel

The European Union is going to stop or at least to reduce illegal migration and wants to fight the roots of the problem, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday after an informal meeting of EU leaders in Bratislava.

Greece's absence at an international level has a cost for all Greeks and it must cease.

While there are so many developments in regards to terrorism both in the Middle East and in Europe as well, Greece's absence as a State, is not only spectacular but also disgraceful.

‘Founder of ISIS’: Trump Doubles Down on Claim Obama Behind Rise of Daesh

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that US President Barack Obama is literally a “founder of ISIS,” adding that, “everyone’s liking” his remark.

Egypt likely to play greater role in Mideast peace after FM's rare visit to Israel

Egypt is likely to play a greater mediation role in reviving the Middle East peace process between the Palestinians and Israel after the recent rare visit of the country's foreign minister to Tel Aviv, said Egyptian political experts.

Day of mourning in Lebanon after deadly Beirut bombings

A national day of mourning will be held Friday after two suicide bombers on motorcycles killed at least 43 people and wounded more than 200 others in a predominantly Shia area of southern Beirut.

UN expects 700,000 migrant arrivals in Europe this year, same in 2016

The UN refugee agency said Oct.1 that it was expecting 700,000 migrants and refugees to reach Europe via the Mediterranean sea this year and projected at least the same amount again in 2016.