Syrian singer Omar Souleyman released from custody in Turkey
Middle East
November 19, 2021
Syrian singer Omar Souleyman released from custody in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Syrian musician Omar Souleyman was released from custody in Turkey on Friday, his manager and…
Biden says U.S. considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
World
November 19, 2021
Biden says U.S. considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The United States is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, President Joe Biden…
Britain set to ban Palestinian militants Hamas as terrorist organization
World
November 19, 2021
Britain set to ban Palestinian militants Hamas as terrorist organization
JERUSALEM, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Britain will proscribe Palestinian militant group Hamas as a terrorist organization, its interior ministry said…
Turkish opposition calls for early election amid lira meltdown
Middle East
November 19, 2021
Turkish opposition calls for early election amid lira meltdown
ANKARA, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Turkish opposition leaders called for immediate early elections on Thursday after the lira plunged 6%…
Analysis: Unspoken U.S. aim at Iran nuclear talks may be winning Chinese, Russian support
Middle East
November 19, 2021
Analysis: Unspoken U.S. aim at Iran nuclear talks may be winning Chinese, Russian support
WASHINGTON/PARIS, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The stated U.S. aim when indirect U.S.-Iranian talks resume this month is to see if…
Qatar, Egypt agree to supply fuel and basic building materials to Gaza
Middle East
November 18, 2021
Qatar, Egypt agree to supply fuel and basic building materials to Gaza
CAIRO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Qatar and Egypt have signed agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the…
Emirates cargo boss says supply chain constraints could stretch beyond 2022
Middle East
November 18, 2021
Emirates cargo boss says supply chain constraints could stretch beyond 2022
DUBAI, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Global supply chain constraints will continue to hit freight movers until at least the end…
During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism
Technology
November 18, 2021
During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism
Nov 18 (Reuters) – Facebook advertisers promoted false and misleading claims about climate change on the platform in recent weeks,…
UK lawmakers back ‘watered down’ plans to curb rules on second jobs
World
November 18, 2021
UK lawmakers back ‘watered down’ plans to curb rules on second jobs
LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – British lawmakers on Wednesday backed moves to curb their ability to take second jobs in…
U.S. says Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyber attacks on U.S. firms
Middle East
November 18, 2021
U.S. says Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyber attacks on U.S. firms
Nov 17 (Reuters) – A hacking group “sponsored” by Iran’s government is launching disruptive cyber attacks against a wide range…