Taliban prepare to form new cabinet as U.S. evacuation nears end
Middle East
August 29, 2021
Taliban prepare to form new cabinet as U.S. evacuation nears end
Aug 28 (Reuters) – The Taliban said on Saturday they were preparing a new cabinet as the US evacuation nears…
At least 30 killed in Huthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesman says
Middle East
August 29, 2021
At least 30 killed in Huthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesman says
ADEN, Aug 29 (Reuters) – At least 30 soldiers were killed and 60 wounded on Sunday in Huthi strikes on…
Louisiana braces for powerful hurricane as COVID-19 taxes hospitals
World
August 29, 2021
Louisiana braces for powerful hurricane as COVID-19 taxes hospitals
NEW ORLEANS, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Hurricane Ida was expected to make landfall in the United States on Sunday as…
U.N. chief calls on Lebanon leaders to form effective government
Middle East
August 28, 2021
U.N. chief calls on Lebanon leaders to form effective government
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern on Thursday about the deteriorating socio-economic situation…
Last British civilian evacuation flight leaves Kabul
Middle East
August 28, 2021
Last British civilian evacuation flight leaves Kabul
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) – The last British flight evacuating civilians from Afghanistan has left Kabul, bringing to an end…
US launches drone strike on Islamic State after Afghan airport blast
Middle East
August 28, 2021
US launches drone strike on Islamic State after Afghan airport blast
Aug 28 (Reuters) – Western forces running the Afghan airlift braced on Saturday for more attacks after the United States…
UAE’s only nuclear power plant begins operations at 2nd unit
Middle East
August 27, 2021
UAE’s only nuclear power plant begins operations at 2nd unit
LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) – The second unit of United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power plant has started operations, UAE…
Erdogan says no decision yet on Taliban request for Turkish help at airport
Middle East
August 27, 2021
Erdogan says no decision yet on Taliban request for Turkish help at airport
ANKARA, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Turkey has not made a final decision on a Taliban request for support to run…
Contaminant in Moderna vaccines suspected to be metallic particles -NHK
World
August 27, 2021
Contaminant in Moderna vaccines suspected to be metallic particles -NHK
TOKYO, Aug 27 (Reuters) – A contaminant found in a batch of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Japan is believed…
China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals
World
August 27, 2021
China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals
SHANGHAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – China cracked down on what it described as a “chaotic” celebrity fan culture on Friday,…