Middle East
Saudi energy minister says it’s US prerogative to draw on strategic reserves
January 17, 2022
Saudi energy minister says it’s US prerogative to draw on strategic reserves
Jan 17 (Reuters) – Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Monday it is the prerogative of the…
Oil climbs on supply worries, limited Omicron impact
January 17, 2022
Oil climbs on supply worries, limited Omicron impact
SINGAPORE, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent futures touching their highest in more than three…
Putin to host Iranian president next week for talks – state TV
January 16, 2022
Putin to host Iranian president next week for talks – state TV
MOSCOW, Jan 16 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi for talks in Moscow next…
Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in corruption trial
January 16, 2022
Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in corruption trial
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating a plea deal in his corruption case,…
Iran reports its first three deaths from Omicron coronavirus variant
January 16, 2022
Iran reports its first three deaths from Omicron coronavirus variant
DUBAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Iran’s health ministry reported the country’s first three deaths from the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus…
Iran’s Iraj Pezeshkzad, who wrote ‘My Uncle Napoleon,’ dies
January 16, 2022
Iran’s Iraj Pezeshkzad, who wrote ‘My Uncle Napoleon,’ dies
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iraj Pezeshkzad, an Iranian author whose bestselling comic novel, “My Uncle Napoleon,” lampooned Persian culture’s self-aggrandizing…
Hezbollah, Amal end boycott of Lebanon’s cabinet amid economic crisis
January 16, 2022
Hezbollah, Amal end boycott of Lebanon’s cabinet amid economic crisis
BEIRUT, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Powerful Lebanese groups Hezbollah and Amal said on Saturday they would end a boycott of…
The AP Interview: Taliban pledge all girls in schools soon
January 16, 2022
The AP Interview: Taliban pledge all girls in schools soon
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers say they hope to be able to open all schools for girls…
Syria’s rebels hail ex-officer’s conviction, want justice to go higher
January 15, 2022
Syria’s rebels hail ex-officer’s conviction, want justice to go higher
AMMAN, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Syrian rebel and opposition groups said Germany’s conviction of a former Syrian intelligence officer for…
Lebanese central bank seeks to strengthen currency after slump
January 15, 2022
Lebanese central bank seeks to strengthen currency after slump
BEIRUT, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s central bank said on Friday it aimed to boost the Lebanese pound’s valueby easing…