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…
Kremlin says watching US actions over Ukraine with great concern
World
January 25, 2022
Kremlin says watching US actions over Ukraine with great concern
MOSCOW, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Russia said on Tuesday it was watching with great concern after the United States put…
World Bank berates Lebanon’s elite for ‘zombie’ economy
Middle East
January 25, 2022
World Bank berates Lebanon’s elite for ‘zombie’ economy
DUBAI, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The World Bank blasted Lebanon’s ruling class on Tuesday for “orchestrating” one of the world’s…
Flights halted and cars banned as snow silences Istanbul
Middle East
January 25, 2022
Flights halted and cars banned as snow silences Istanbul
ISTANBUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Flights were suspended for a second day at Istanbul Airport and private vehicles were barred…
Yemen’s internet service returns after four-day outage following air strike
Middle East
January 25, 2022
Yemen’s internet service returns after four-day outage following air strike
ADEN, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Internet services were largely restored in Yemen on Tuesday, residents said, after a four-day outage following Saudi-led…