Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana
World
September 27, 2021
Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana
BRUSSELS, Sept 27 (Reuters) – In March, as wealthy Britain led the world in vaccination rates and almost half its…
Gaza to begin rebuilding homes destroyed in May conflict
Middle East
September 27, 2021
Gaza to begin rebuilding homes destroyed in May conflict
GAZA, Sept 26 (Reuters) – The reconstruction of homes in Gaza that were destroyed or damaged in the May conflict…
Libya’s presidency seeks consensus on election law
Middle East
September 26, 2021
Libya’s presidency seeks consensus on election law
NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) – The head of Libya’s Presidency Council said on Saturday he would urge candidates in…
‘Soon’ in Iranian parlance differs from West’s in nuclear talks, Iran’s top diplomat says
Middle East
September 26, 2021
‘Soon’ in Iranian parlance differs from West’s in nuclear talks, Iran’s top diplomat says
Sept 25 (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday that when his government says it will return…
China’s Xi warns of ‘grim’ Taiwan situation in letter to opposition
World
September 26, 2021
China’s Xi warns of ‘grim’ Taiwan situation in letter to opposition
TAIPEI, Sept 26 (Reuters) – The situation in the Taiwan Strait is “complex and grim”, Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote…
UAE announces ministerial changes including finance, environment
Middle East
September 26, 2021
UAE announces ministerial changes including finance, environment
RIYADH, Sept 25 (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced…
Exclusive: Under US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export deal
Middle East
September 25, 2021
Exclusive: Under US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export deal
CARACAS/HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Venezuela has agreed to a key contract to swap its heavy oil for Iranian condensate…
Protesters in eastern Sudan shut oil import pipeline – ministry
Middle East
September 25, 2021
Protesters in eastern Sudan shut oil import pipeline – ministry
KHARTOUM, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Protesters in eastern Sudan shut a pipeline that carries imported crude oil to the capital…
Lira hits record lows as rate cut sets Turkey on uncertain path
Middle East
September 25, 2021
Lira hits record lows as rate cut sets Turkey on uncertain path
ANKARA, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira hit an all-time low against the dollar on Friday, a day after the…
Firefighters retreat as La Palma volcanic explosions intensify
World
September 25, 2021
Firefighters retreat as La Palma volcanic explosions intensify
LA PALMA, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Intensifying volcanic explosions on the Spanish island of La Palma forced firefighters to retreat…