Global MENA Edition

united states

Trump budget proposal would make it impossible for U.N. to work

U.S. funding for international peacekeeping would fall to about $1.5 billion.

politics

Barricades, protests spread over Venezuela "sham" elections

Two election dates failed to appease anger against President Nicolas Maduro and an economy in tailspin.

security

German police say detain nine men over drugs, four of them Islamists

Berlin's police force said it detained nine men on Wednesday on suspicion of drug dealing, four of them from what it called the "violent Islamist" scene.

libya

At least 34 migrants, mostly toddlers, drown off Libya

One of a group of boats listed suddenly, sending about 200 people tumbling into the Mediterranean.

iraq

Iraq orders investigation into abuses reported in Mosul battle

Iraq's interior minister on Wednesday ordered an investigation into allegations that members of the security forces had tortured, killed and abused civilians.

automotive

New US civil suit facing Fiat Chrysler

U.S. government filed a civil lawsuit accusing automakers of illegally using software to bypass emission controls in 104,000 diesel vehicles sold since 2014. Laura Frykberg reports.

asia

Two Chinese language teachers kidnapped in Pakistan

Armed men kidnapped two Chinese language teachers in the Pakistani city of Quetta.

uae

Invest in Sharjah opens new doors to Far East economies

Invest in Sharjah showcased the benefits and incentives of investing in the UAE

yemen

Kidnapped Australian freed in Yemen after Oman mediation

An Australian man held captive for seven months has been freed by his kidnappers in Yemen.

logistics

Kuwait logistics firm Agility says settles US criminal case

Kuwait's Agility would be able to bid again for new United States government work after settling a criminal case.