Lebanese state’s permission not sought for Iranian fuel, minister says
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Lebanese state’s permission not sought for Iranian fuel, minister says
BEIRUT, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The Lebanese government has received no request for fuel to be imported from Iran, the…
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
JERUSALEM, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Israeli pupils returned to school on Wednesday with mask requirements and mandatory COVID-19 testing aimed…
Istanbul August retail prices up 1.88% m/m -chamber
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Istanbul August retail prices up 1.88% m/m -chamber
ISTANBUL, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Retail prices in Turkey’s largest city Istanbul rose 1.88 percent month-on-month in August for an…
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
Middle East
September 1, 2021
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
GAZA/RAMALLAH, West Bank, Sept 1 (Reuters) – After mandating vaccinations for workers and many students – and offering prize money…
Qatar warns isolating Taliban could further destabilize Afghanistan
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Qatar warns isolating Taliban could further destabilize Afghanistan
DOHA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Qatar’s foreign minister on Tuesday warned that isolating the Taliban could lead to further instability…
Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel redoubt in southwestern city
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel redoubt in southwestern city
AMMAN, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Syrian elite forces aided by pro-Iranian militias stepped up an offensive on Tuesday against a…
Explainer: What we know about Japan’s contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
World
August 31, 2021
Explainer: What we know about Japan’s contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Japan’s COVID-19 vaccination push suffered a blow from widening reports of contamination in supplies of…
US climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
World
August 31, 2021
US climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) – US climate envoy John Kerry arrived in Tokyo for talks on Tuesday with Japanese Prime…
China’s economy under pressure as factory activity slows in Aug, services contract
World
August 31, 2021
China’s economy under pressure as factory activity slows in Aug, services contract
BEIJING, Aug 31 (Reuters) – China’s businesses and the broader economy came under increasing pressure in August as factory activity…
Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources
Middle East
August 31, 2021
Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources
DUBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Dubai Islamic Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest Islamic lender, is planning to soon sell…