Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman with ferocious winds, killing four
Middle East
October 4, 2021
Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman with ferocious winds, killing four
DUBAI, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Tropical Cyclone Shaheen killed four people as it slammed into Oman on Sunday with ferocious…
First official EgyptAir flight lands at Israel airport
Egypt
October 4, 2021
First official EgyptAir flight lands at Israel airport
JERUSALEM (AP) — Egypt’s national carrier Sunday made its first official direct flight to Israel since the two countries signed…
Qantas extends Emirates alliance for another five years till 2028
Middle East
October 4, 2021
Qantas extends Emirates alliance for another five years till 2028
Oct 4 (Reuters) – Australia’s Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX) and Dubai-based Emirates would extend their partnership for another five years…
UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey
Middle East
October 3, 2021
UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey
DUBAI, Oct 3 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates is trying to manage long-running rivalries with Iran and Turkey through…
North Korea accuses U.N. of double standards over missile tests, warns of consequences
World
October 3, 2021
North Korea accuses U.N. of double standards over missile tests, warns of consequences
SEOUL, Oct 3 (Reuters) – North Korea said on Sunday the United Nations Security Council applied double standards over military…
Iran asked US to unfreeze $10 billion to show good will, Iran official says
Middle East
October 3, 2021
Iran asked US to unfreeze $10 billion to show good will, Iran official says
DUBAI, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Iran’s foreign minister said on Saturday that US officials tried to discuss restarting nuclear talks…
Chinese warplanes fly toward Taiwan for 2nd straight day
World
October 3, 2021
Chinese warplanes fly toward Taiwan for 2nd straight day
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China flew more than 30 military planes toward Taiwan on Saturday, the second large display of…
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
World
October 3, 2021
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
Oct 1 (Reuters) – Worldwide deaths related to COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, with…
“I am not weak”: Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections
Middle East
October 3, 2021
“I am not weak”: Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections
A, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Voters chose none of the 26 women who stood for election in Qatar’s first legislative…
Turkish Red Crescent sending aid to feed displaced Afghans
Middle East
October 2, 2021
Turkish Red Crescent sending aid to feed displaced Afghans
ISTANBUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) – The Turkish Red Crescent is sending aid to Afghanistan to feed internally displaced people in…