Western powers say Libya’s interim government still valid
Middle East
December 25, 2021
Western powers say Libya’s interim government still valid
BENGHAZI, Libya, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Western powers said on Friday they would continue to recognise Libya’s interim government after…
Iran says war games in Gulf were warning to Israel
Middle East
December 25, 2021
Iran says war games in Gulf were warning to Israel
Dec 24 (Reuters) – War games conducted this week by Iran in the Gulf were intended to send a warning…
Russian court fines Alphabet’s Google 7.2 bln roubles
World
December 24, 2021
Russian court fines Alphabet’s Google 7.2 bln roubles
MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A Moscow court on Friday said it was fining Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) 7.2 billion roubles ($98 million)…
U.S. equity funds enjoy big inflows on easing Omicron worries
World
December 24, 2021
U.S. equity funds enjoy big inflows on easing Omicron worries
Dec 24 (Reuters) – U.S. equity funds saw big inflows in the week ended Dec. 22, supported by easing fears…
Explainer: Why Libya’s election has collapsed and what comes next
Middle East
December 24, 2021
Explainer: Why Libya’s election has collapsed and what comes next
TUNIS, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Libya said on Wednesday its planned election would not take place but it has not…
Afghan Taliban stop Pakistan army from fencing international border
Middle East
December 24, 2021
Afghan Taliban stop Pakistan army from fencing international border
KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Taliban soldiers in Afghanistan disrupted the erecting of a security fence by the Pakistani…
Australian states reinstate COVID-19 curbs as Omicron cases jump
World
December 24, 2021
Australian states reinstate COVID-19 curbs as Omicron cases jump
SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Australia reintroduced COVID-19 curbs such as mandated mask wearing indoors, capacity limits and QR code…
Japan’s record $940 bln budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat
World
December 24, 2021
Japan’s record $940 bln budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat
TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Japan’s cabinet approved on Friday an annual budget of $940 billion that is a record…
Biden aide says nuclear talks with Iran could be exhausted in ‘weeks’
Middle East
December 24, 2021
Biden aide says nuclear talks with Iran could be exhausted in ‘weeks’
JERUSALEM, Dec 22 (Reuters) – The United States and its partners are discussing time frames for nuclear diplomacy with Iran,…
Factbox: Mansions, horses, and blackmail: The Dubai royals’ custody battle
Middle East
December 24, 2021
Factbox: Mansions, horses, and blackmail: The Dubai royals’ custody battle
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) – From buying racehorses on a whim to owning a roomful of jewelry, the London custody…