Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense
World
October 22, 2021
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense
BALTIMORE, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The United States would come to Taiwan’s defense and has a commitment to defend the…
UBS eyes Mideast expansion with new wealth desk in Dubai -memo
Middle East
October 22, 2021
UBS eyes Mideast expansion with new wealth desk in Dubai -memo
DUBAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) – UBS (UBSG.S) will establish a new wealth desk in Dubai that will add coverage of…
In South Sudan, flooding called ‘worst thing in my lifetime’
World
October 22, 2021
In South Sudan, flooding called ‘worst thing in my lifetime’
MALUALKON, South Sudan (AP) — He feels like a man who has drowned. The worst flooding that parts of South…
Lebanon’s Geagea dismisses Hezbollah accusations, says his group has no fighters
Middle East
October 22, 2021
Lebanon’s Geagea dismisses Hezbollah accusations, says his group has no fighters
BEIRUT, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The leader of the Christian Lebanese Forces party denied on Thursday his group has fighters,…
Israel to readmit COVID-vaccinated foreign tourists next month
Middle East
October 22, 2021
Israel to readmit COVID-vaccinated foreign tourists next month
JERUSALEM, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Individual tourists who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter Israel from month,…
For Afghan Hazaras, where to pray can be life and death choice
Middle East
October 21, 2021
For Afghan Hazaras, where to pray can be life and death choice
KABUL, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Each time Hussain Rahimi leaves his Kabul home for the mosque to pray, he recites…
Israel considering new pipeline to boost gas exports to Egypt
Egypt
October 21, 2021
Israel considering new pipeline to boost gas exports to Egypt
LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Israel is considering the construction of a new onshore pipeline to Egypt in order to…
Gulf economies to pick up speed next year, with fall in oil prices biggest risk
Middle East
October 21, 2021
Gulf economies to pick up speed next year, with fall in oil prices biggest risk
BENGALURU, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Economies in the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council will grow faster next year than previously thought,…
Hong Kong ditches local licensing exam to tackle doctor shortage
World
October 21, 2021
Hong Kong ditches local licensing exam to tackle doctor shortage
HONG KONG, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature on Thursday passed a law that allows overseas-trained doctors to practise…
Polls suggest Japan’s ruling bloc will cling to election majority
World
October 21, 2021
Polls suggest Japan’s ruling bloc will cling to election majority
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party will likely lose some seats in the Oct. 31 lower house…