Russia likely to stay on diplomatic track for next two weeks – Ukraine
World
January 27, 2022
Russia likely to stay on diplomatic track for next two weeks – Ukraine
COPENHAGEN, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Russia is likely to remain on a diplomatic track with Kyiv and the West for…
Turkish cenbank head says global supply lifting inflation
Middle East
January 27, 2022
Turkish cenbank head says global supply lifting inflation
ISTANBUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank governor said on Thursday that global supply issues are lifting inflation, and…
UAE to lift entry, transit ban on passengers from 12 African countries
Middle East
January 27, 2022
UAE to lift entry, transit ban on passengers from 12 African countries
DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates will lift an entry and transit ban on on Saturday on…
North Korea fires two missiles as U.S. condemns flurry of tests
World
January 27, 2022
North Korea fires two missiles as U.S. condemns flurry of tests
SEOUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Nuclear-armed North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, drawing…
No exit from zero-COVID: China struggles to find policy off-ramp
World
January 27, 2022
No exit from zero-COVID: China struggles to find policy off-ramp
SHANGHAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) – China’s “zero-COVID” stance has put it at odds with the rest of the world and…
Saudi Arabia launches gaming, e-sports group Savvy
Middle East
January 26, 2022
Saudi Arabia launches gaming, e-sports group Savvy
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on Wednesday said it had launched a gaming and e-sports…
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…