G7 countries voice ‘deep concern’ at Tunisian president dissolving judicial council
Middle East
February 8, 2022
G7 countries voice ‘deep concern’ at Tunisian president dissolving judicial council
TUNIS, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Ambassadors to Tunisia from countries in the G7 group of rich nations on Tuesday voiced…
Bahrain introduces ‘golden’ permanent residency visas to lure talent
Middle East
February 8, 2022
Bahrain introduces ‘golden’ permanent residency visas to lure talent
DUBAI, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Bahrain on Monday introduced a new permanent residency visa to attract talent and investment, part…
After Labour leader hounded, UK PM Johnson under pressure over slur
World
February 8, 2022
After Labour leader hounded, UK PM Johnson under pressure over slur
LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) – After protesters hounded Britain’s Labour leader Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced pressure on…
Two potential successors to Palestinian president named to top posts
Middle East
February 8, 2022
Two potential successors to Palestinian president named to top posts
RAMALLAH, West Bank, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Two potential successors to 86-year-old Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas were named on Monday…
Vegetable shortage adds to Hong Kong’s COVID woes
World
February 8, 2022
Vegetable shortage adds to Hong Kong’s COVID woes
HONG KONG, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Supplies of vegetables were running low in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with shoppers scrambling…
South African regulator approves Sinopharm COVID vaccine
World
February 7, 2022
South African regulator approves Sinopharm COVID vaccine
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 7 (Reuters) – South Africa’s health regulator said on Monday it had approved a COVID-19 vaccine from China’s…
From sewage dump to nature reserve, UN hopes to save Gaza Valley
Middle East
February 7, 2022
From sewage dump to nature reserve, UN hopes to save Gaza Valley
GAZA, Feb 7 (Reuters) – The United Nations is set to begin the restoration of a historic valley in the…
Israel’s police chief, ministers urge inquiry as NSO scandal spirals
Middle East
February 7, 2022
Israel’s police chief, ministers urge inquiry as NSO scandal spirals
JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (Reuters) – Israel’s top police officer and at least three cabinet ministers called for an independent inquiry…
Most Middle East markets flat in trade as oil prices swing
Middle East
February 7, 2022
Most Middle East markets flat in trade as oil prices swing
Feb 7 (Reuters) – Middle Eastern stock markets were mixed in trade on Monday, with Dubai’s main share index (.DFMGI) up more…
Fearing junta, hundreds of Myanmar parents disown dissident children
World
February 7, 2022
Fearing junta, hundreds of Myanmar parents disown dissident children
Feb 7 (Reuters) – Every day for the last three months, an average of six or seven families in Myanmar…