Israel’s Gaza challenge: stopping metal tubes turning into rockets
Middle East
May 23, 2021
Israel’s Gaza challenge: stopping metal tubes turning into rockets
The Israel-Hamas conflict that ended with a ceasefire on Friday showed the Palestinian group’s ability to build an arsenal of…
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear
World
May 22, 2021
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear
Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was healthy at home and would appear…
Analysis: Gaza conflict forces reordering of Biden’s policy priorities
Middle East
May 22, 2021
Analysis: Gaza conflict forces reordering of Biden’s policy priorities
US President Joe Biden took office in January determined to focus his time and energy on the coronavirus pandemic and…
Argentina announces ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown as pandemic rages
World
May 21, 2021
Argentina announces ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown as pandemic rages
Argentina will tighten pandemic lockdown measures to combat a severe second COVID-19 wave, President Alberto Fernandez said on Thursday, underscoring…
NATO to continue Afghan troop training after leaving country
Middle East
May 21, 2021
NATO to continue Afghan troop training after leaving country
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO will continue to train Afghan special forces outside the country after it winds up 18 years…
In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias
Middle East
May 21, 2021
In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias
Iran has hand picked hundreds of trusted fighters from among the cadres of its most powerful militia allies in Iraq,…
Pope Francis to get first electric popemobile from US firm Fisker
World
May 21, 2021
Pope Francis to get first electric popemobile from US firm Fisker
Los Angeles-based Fisker Inc (FSR.N) plans to supply the first pure electric vehicle for Pope Francis next year, it said on Friday,…
Egypt’s Sisi thanks Biden for role in making ceasefire in Gaza succeed
Egypt
May 21, 2021
Egypt’s Sisi thanks Biden for role in making ceasefire in Gaza succeed
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in a tweet early on Friday thanked US President Joe Biden for his role in…
Egypt keen for tourism recovery by year-end as visitor numbers rise: Tourism Minsiter
Egypt
May 21, 2021
Egypt keen for tourism recovery by year-end as visitor numbers rise: Tourism Minsiter
Egypt is optimistic about welcoming more visitors this year with numbers increasing steadily since January to around half a million…
GAVI signs COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with J&J
World
May 21, 2021
GAVI signs COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with J&J
The GAVI Vaccine Alliance said on Friday it has agreed to buy 200 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ.N) COVID-19…