Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
Middle East
September 13, 2021
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN
GENEVA, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ human rights chief criticized on Monday the Taliban’s record since seizing power…
N.Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability
World
September 13, 2021
N.Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability
SEOUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) – North Korea carried out successful tests of a new long-range cruise missile over the weekend,…
MIDEAST STOCKS Major Gulf bourses in the red, Abu Dhabi index below record peak
Middle East
September 12, 2021
MIDEAST STOCKS Major Gulf bourses in the red, Abu Dhabi index below record peak
Sept 12 (Reuters) – Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Sunday in response to Friday’s…
Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks
Middle East
September 12, 2021
Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks
DUBAI, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Iran is to allow the U.N. nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at Iranian nuclear…
No vaccine passports: UK PM to set out winter COVID-19 plan
World
September 12, 2021
No vaccine passports: UK PM to set out winter COVID-19 plan
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will this week set out his plans to manage the…
Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire, military says
Middle East
September 12, 2021
Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire, military says
JERUSALEM, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in response to Palestinian…
Three killed after Russian apartment block gas explosion
World
September 11, 2021
Three killed after Russian apartment block gas explosion
MOSCOW, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Three people died, including an 11-year-old girl, after a gas explosion caused a two-story apartment…
Iran invites IAEA chief for talks before showdown with West -diplomats
Middle East
September 11, 2021
Iran invites IAEA chief for talks before showdown with West -diplomats
VIENNA Sept 11 (Reuters) – UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will fly to Tehran this weekend for talks that…
Regional envoys meet Guinea junta, ousted president after coup
World
September 11, 2021
Regional envoys meet Guinea junta, ousted president after coup
CONAKRY, Sept 10 (Reuters) – A delegation from West Africa’s main political and economic bloc on Friday met Guinea’s ousted…
US could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources
World
September 11, 2021
US could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources
Sept 10 (Reuters) – Top US health officials believe that Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized for children aged…