Violence against women insults God, pope says in New Year’s message
World
January 1, 2022
Violence against women insults God, pope says in New Year’s message
VATICAN CITY, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Pope Francis used his New Year’s message on Saturday to issue a clarion call…
Palestinian tries to stab Israelis in West Bank, is shot dead
Middle East
January 1, 2022
Palestinian tries to stab Israelis in West Bank, is shot dead
RAMALLAH, West Bank, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian assailant running towards them with a knife…
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
World
January 1, 2022
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
TAIPEI, Jan 1(Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is…
Abu Dhabi outshines Middle East markets in 2021
Middle East
January 1, 2022
Abu Dhabi outshines Middle East markets in 2021
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Stock markets in the Gulf ended 2021 higher, with the Abu Dhabi index exiting the year…
Turkey’s lira logs worst year in two decades under Erdogan
Middle East
January 1, 2022
Turkey’s lira logs worst year in two decades under Erdogan
ANKARA, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira has logged its worst year since President Tayyip Erdogan came to power nearly…
Sydney kicks off the New Year party in vintage style as South Africa offers Omicron hope
World
December 31, 2021
Sydney kicks off the New Year party in vintage style as South Africa offers Omicron hope
SYDNEY/CAPE TOWN, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Australians bade farewell to 2021 with a traditional fireworks display over Sydney harbour as…
Russia test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles from frigate, submarine
World
December 31, 2021
Russia test-fires new hypersonic Tsirkon missiles from frigate, submarine
MOSCOW, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Russia test-fired around 10 new Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missiles from a frigate and two…
Erdogan calls on Turks to keep all savings in lira
Middle East
December 31, 2021
Erdogan calls on Turks to keep all savings in lira
ISTANBUL, Dec 31 (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Turks should keep all their savings in lira…
Israel signs deal to buy $3.1 bln in U.S. helicopters, tankers
Middle East
December 31, 2021
Israel signs deal to buy $3.1 bln in U.S. helicopters, tankers
JERUSALEM, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Israel has signed a deal with the United States to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N)…
Israel: Palestinian shot, wounded during alleged stabbing
Middle East
December 31, 2021
Israel: Palestinian shot, wounded during alleged stabbing
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israeli troops shot and seriously wounded a Palestinian man as he ran toward a bus…