Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
Middle East
July 6, 2021
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has amended its rules on imports from other Gulf Cooperation Council countries to…
Hong Kong police arrest nine suspected of terrorist activities
World
July 6, 2021
Hong Kong police arrest nine suspected of terrorist activities
HONG KONG, July 6 (Reuters) – Hong Kong police said on Tuesday they had arrested nine people, including six secondary…
UK PM Johnson looks to end England’s virus restrictions
World
July 5, 2021
UK PM Johnson looks to end England’s virus restrictions
LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was due on Monday to set out plans to end…
Nordic fund KLP excludes 16 companies over links to Israeli settlements in West Bank
Middle East
July 5, 2021
Nordic fund KLP excludes 16 companies over links to Israeli settlements in West Bank
OSLO, July 5 (Reuters) – Norway’s largest pension fund KLP said on Monday it would no longer invest in 16…
Abu Dhabi cancels $3 bln airport terminal contract, sources say
Middle East
July 5, 2021
Abu Dhabi cancels $3 bln airport terminal contract, sources say
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s state-owned airport operator has cancelled a contract with a consortium which was building…
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Middle East
July 5, 2021
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has approved Moderna Inc’s (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the…
Afghan forces plan counteroffensive in northern provinces – report
Middle East
July 5, 2021
Afghan forces plan counteroffensive in northern provinces – report
MOSCOW, July 5 (Reuters) – Afghanistan government forces plan a counteroffensive in the country’s northern provinces after losing ground to…
Israel arrests Palestinian rights lawyer who protested Abbas
Middle East
July 4, 2021
Israel arrests Palestinian rights lawyer who protested Abbas
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian human rights lawyer was detained by Israeli forces early Sunday after taking part in a…
Ethiopia’s Tigray demands troop withdrawals for ceasefire talks
World
July 4, 2021
Ethiopia’s Tigray demands troop withdrawals for ceasefire talks
ADDIS ABABA, July 4 (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s Tigray region wants a full withdrawal of troops from Eritrea and the neighboring…
Israel negotiating Pfizer surplus with other countries, official says
Middle East
July 4, 2021
Israel negotiating Pfizer surplus with other countries, official says
JERUSALEM, July 4 (Reuters) – Israel is in talks with other countries about a deal to unload its surplus of…