Undeclared conflict? America’s battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again
Middle East
June 29, 2021
Undeclared conflict? America’s battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s latest strikes against Iran-backed militia in Syria and Iraq were not…
Lebanon’s economic collapse bites hard in neglected north
Middle East
June 28, 2021
Lebanon’s economic collapse bites hard in neglected north
TRIPOLI, Lebanon, June 28 (Reuters) – Taha Riz has worked just three days in more than a month at his…
Oxford vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot – study
World
June 28, 2021
Oxford vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot – study
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) – A third shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response, researchers…
Gaza reconstruction clouded by dispute over Israelis held by Hamas
Middle East
June 28, 2021
Gaza reconstruction clouded by dispute over Israelis held by Hamas
GAZA, June 28 (Reuters) – Reconstruction of Gaza after last month’s fighting between Israel and Hamas is being held up…
UAE’s ADNOC to deepen crude oil term supply cut in Sept -sources
Middle East
June 28, 2021
UAE’s ADNOC to deepen crude oil term supply cut in Sept -sources
SINGAPORE, June 28 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will reduce the volume of crude oil it supplies…
Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say
World
June 28, 2021
Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say
SEOUL, June 28 (Reuters) – A rare mention in North Korean state media of leader Kim Jong Un’s health could…
UAE ban on entry from India unchanged, federal aviation notice says
Middle East
June 27, 2021
UAE ban on entry from India unchanged, federal aviation notice says
DUBAI, June 27 (Reuters) – A United Arab Emirates ban on entry from India, South Africa and Nigeria remains in…
PM Modi urges India to get COVID-19 shots amid Delta variant concerns
World
June 27, 2021
PM Modi urges India to get COVID-19 shots amid Delta variant concerns
NEW DELHI, June 27 (Reuters) – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people on Sunday to overcome their hesitancy and…
Fighting in Yemen’s Marib heats up again, say sources
Middle East
June 27, 2021
Fighting in Yemen’s Marib heats up again, say sources
ADEN, June 27 (Reuters) – Fighting between Yemen’s warring parties in the gas-rich Marib region, the recognized government’s last northern…
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
Middle East
June 27, 2021
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
RAMALLAH, West Bank, June 26 (Reuters) – The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who…