France’s Macron asks China’s Xi Jinping for signal ahead of COP26
World
October 27, 2021
France’s Macron asks China’s Xi Jinping for signal ahead of COP26
PARIS, Oct 26 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron asked China’s President Xi Jinping during a phone call on Tuesday…
Iran says cyberattack causes widespread disruption at gas stations
Middle East
October 27, 2021
Iran says cyberattack causes widespread disruption at gas stations
DUBAI, Oct 26 (Reuters) – A cyberattack disrupted the sale of heavily subsidised gasoline in Iran on Tuesday, state media…
Palestinians fear for loved ones’ remains as Israel plans Jerusalem park
Middle East
October 27, 2021
Palestinians fear for loved ones’ remains as Israel plans Jerusalem park
JERUSALEM, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Sobbing and trying to cling to her son’s gravestone, Palestinian Jerusalemite Ola Nababteh was dragged…
Japan PM’s nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election
Middle East
October 27, 2021
Japan PM’s nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election
KASHIWAZAKI, Japan, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s push to restart Japanese nuclear power plants idled after the…
In Kabul children’s hospital, medics struggle with staff shortages
Middle East
October 26, 2021
In Kabul children’s hospital, medics struggle with staff shortages
KABUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) – In Kabul’s main children’s hospital, the crumbling of Afghanistan’s health system is reflected in the…
UN warns world set for 2.7C rise on today’s emissions pledges
World
October 26, 2021
UN warns world set for 2.7C rise on today’s emissions pledges
LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Current commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions put the planet on track for an average…
Hosting Emirati general, Israel sees airpower cooperation
Middle East
October 26, 2021
Hosting Emirati general, Israel sees airpower cooperation
JERUSALEM, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The chief of the United Arab Emirates Air Force visited Israel on Monday on what…
Tense quiet after Sudan coup, protesters block some roads
Middle East
October 26, 2021
Tense quiet after Sudan coup, protesters block some roads
CAIRO (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters blocked some roads in Sudan’s capital with makeshift barricades and burning tires Tuesday, a day…
China urges faster COVID-19 testing amid latest outbreak
World
October 26, 2021
China urges faster COVID-19 testing amid latest outbreak
BEIJING, Oct 26 (Reuters) – China is demanding faster and more accessible COVID-19 testing services in its latest effort to…
Xi’s not there? COP26 hopes dim on Chinese leader’s likely absence
Middle East
October 26, 2021
Xi’s not there? COP26 hopes dim on Chinese leader’s likely absence
SHANGHAI, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The leaders of most of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters gather in Glasgow from…