As U.S.-Canada border closures risk trade, more govt action is likely
World
February 10, 2022
As U.S.-Canada border closures risk trade, more govt action is likely
Feb 10 (Reuters) – The business impact from U.S.-Canada border closures is bringing fresh urgency to Canadian authorities’ efforts to…
AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine demand high in Latam, Middle East, Asia
Middle East
February 10, 2022
AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine demand high in Latam, Middle East, Asia
FRANKFURT, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Astrazeneca (AZN.L) said global interest in government purchase agreements for its COVID-19 vaccine was driven by strong…
Turkey’s Nebati to unveil economy package on Saturday -media
Middle East
February 10, 2022
Turkey’s Nebati to unveil economy package on Saturday -media
ISTANBUL, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati will announce on Saturday measures to counter price rises and…
Hong Kong COVID infections surge, experts warn could near 30,000 a day
World
February 10, 2022
Hong Kong COVID infections surge, experts warn could near 30,000 a day
HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported 986 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as authorities scramble to contain…
Russia says security talks will fail if EU gives collective response to proposals
World
February 10, 2022
Russia says security talks will fail if EU gives collective response to proposals
MOSCOW, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said a collective response from the European Union…
Britain’s Johnson plans to warn Putin as he bids to be leader of European solidarity
World
February 10, 2022
Britain’s Johnson plans to warn Putin as he bids to be leader of European solidarity
LONDON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will warn President Vladimir Putin on Thursday against invading Ukraine,…
Biden, Saudi king discuss energy supplies, Iran and Yemen
Middle East
February 10, 2022
Biden, Saudi king discuss energy supplies, Iran and Yemen
Feb 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and King Salman of Saudi Arabia discussed energy supplies in the face…
Dubai plans to attract 50 multinational companies as part of global hub push – Media office
Middle East
February 9, 2022
Dubai plans to attract 50 multinational companies as part of global hub push – Media office
Feb 9 (Reuters) – Dubai plans to attract 50 multinational companies within three years, the emirate’s government media office said…
COVID infections, deaths on the rise in Middle East – WHO
Middle East
February 9, 2022
COVID infections, deaths on the rise in Middle East – WHO
CAIRO, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Middle Eastern countries have seen a rise in coronavirus infections in the last six weeks…
Abu Dhabi’s Aldar plans to spend $1.36 bln on deals this year
Middle East
February 9, 2022
Abu Dhabi’s Aldar plans to spend $1.36 bln on deals this year
DUBAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties (ALDAR.AD) plans to spend at least 5 billion dirhams ($1.36 billion) this year…