EU aims to “give humanity a fighting chance” with catch-all climate plan
World
July 14, 2021
EU aims to “give humanity a fighting chance” with catch-all climate plan
BRUSSELS, July 14 (Reuters) – European Union policymakers on Wednesday unveiled their most ambitious plan yet to tackle climate change,…
Saudi, UAE reach compromise to unlock more oil supply, says source
Middle East
July 14, 2021
Saudi, UAE reach compromise to unlock more oil supply, says source
DUBAI/LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reached a compromise over OPEC+ policy, an…
Boohoo partners with Kuwait’s Alshaya to grow Debenhams in Middle East
Middle East
July 14, 2021
Boohoo partners with Kuwait’s Alshaya to grow Debenhams in Middle East
LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) – British online fashion retailer Boohoo has formed a partnership with Kuwait-based Alshaya Group to build its…
Lured by cheap lira, curb-free travel, Arab tourists turn to Turkey
Middle East
July 14, 2021
Lured by cheap lira, curb-free travel, Arab tourists turn to Turkey
ISTANBUL, July 14 (Reuters) – Arab visitors attracted by quarantine-free travel and a cheap lira are helping bolster a rebound…
Lithuanian parliament votes to allow mass detention of asylum seekers
World
July 14, 2021
Lithuanian parliament votes to allow mass detention of asylum seekers
VILNIUS, July 13 (Reuters) – Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday approved the mass detention of migrants and curbed their right of…
In first for Gulf, UAE opens embassy in Israel, hails trade ties
Middle East
July 14, 2021
In first for Gulf, UAE opens embassy in Israel, hails trade ties
TEL AVIV, July 14 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday become the first Gulf state to open an…
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
World
July 14, 2021
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
JOHANNESBURG, July 14 (Reuters) – Crowds looted shops and businesses in South Africa on Wednesday, defying government calls for an…
Greece to require vaccination or negative test at indoor restaurants
World
July 13, 2021
Greece to require vaccination or negative test at indoor restaurants
ATHENS, July 13 (Reuters) – Greece will require customers at indoor restaurants, bars and cafes to prove they have been…
Iran says it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with US
Middle East
July 13, 2021
Iran says it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with US
DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) – Iran said on Tuesday it was holding talks on prisoner exchanges with the United States…
Taliban warn Turkey against ‘reprehensible’ plan to run Kabul airport
Middle East
July 13, 2021
Taliban warn Turkey against ‘reprehensible’ plan to run Kabul airport
KABUL/ANKARA, July 13 (Reuters) – The Taliban warned Turkey on Tuesday against plans to keep some troops in Afghanistan to…