Lebanon, Jordan agree to bring electricity through Syria
Middle East
January 26, 2022
Lebanon, Jordan agree to bring electricity through Syria
BEIRUT, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Lebanon signed a U.S.-backed deal with Jordan on Wednesday that aims to ease crippling power…
US weighs letting diplomats leave China over tough COVID rules
World
January 26, 2022
US weighs letting diplomats leave China over tough COVID rules
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The US State Department is considering whether to authorize departures for American diplomats and their…
Israel’s Partner Comms gets fibre deal to connect East and West
Middle East
January 26, 2022
Israel’s Partner Comms gets fibre deal to connect East and West
JERUSALEM, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Israeli telecom group Partner Communications , said on Wednesday it signed a 40 million shekel…
Emirates NBD’s profit jumps, says ready for higher rates
Middle East
January 26, 2022
Emirates NBD’s profit jumps, says ready for higher rates
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Emirates NBD’s (ENBD.DU) annual profit rose 34% as an improving economy boosted investment banking income, Dubai’s biggest…
UAE discussing defence upgrade after Houthi attacks- envoy to U.N.
Middle East
January 26, 2022
UAE discussing defence upgrade after Houthi attacks- envoy to U.N.
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates may upgrade its defensive capabilities after missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group,…
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
Middle East
January 26, 2022
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
WASHINGTON/DOHA, Jan. 25 (Reuters) – Qatar’s ruling emir will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House…
UNICEF says fears grow over fate of 850 children in besieged Syrian prison
Middle East
January 26, 2022
UNICEF says fears grow over fate of 850 children in besieged Syrian prison
AMMAN, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Fears are growing for hundreds of children in a Syrian prison seized by Islamic State…
Iran sentences French national to 8 years’ jail for spying – TV
Middle East
January 25, 2022
Iran sentences French national to 8 years’ jail for spying – TV
PARIS, Jan 25 (Reuters) – An Iranian court on Tuesday convicted French national Benjamin Briere of espionage, sentencing him to…
Israel mulls offering 4th COVID vaccine dose to all adults
Middle East
January 25, 2022
Israel mulls offering 4th COVID vaccine dose to all adults
JERUSALEM, Jan 25 (Reuters) – An Israeli government advisory panel has recommended offering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to all…
UK police investigating alleged lockdown breaches at PM’s residence
World
January 25, 2022
UK police investigating alleged lockdown breaches at PM’s residence
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) – British police will investigate alleged lockdown breaches at Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Downing Street residence…