Middle East
Turkish lira weakens nearly 3%, giving up some of Wednesday’s gains
January 13, 2022
Turkish lira weakens nearly 3%, giving up some of Wednesday’s gains
ISTANBUL, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira weakened nearly 3% on Thursday, giving up most of the gains from a…
Explainer: Oil price spike leaves limited options for Biden
January 13, 2022
Explainer: Oil price spike leaves limited options for Biden
NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Two months after U.S. President Joe Biden announced an unprecedented effort among major oil…
Saudi Arabia calls for flexibility in energy transition
January 13, 2022
Saudi Arabia calls for flexibility in energy transition
RIYADH, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy is complicated and the world needs…
Oil rally to continue in 2022 as demand outstrips supply, analysts say
January 13, 2022
Oil rally to continue in 2022 as demand outstrips supply, analysts say
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Oil prices that rallied 50% in 2021 will power further ahead this year, some analysts…
Iran, US lock horns over sanctions relief, nuclear curbs in Vienna talks
January 13, 2022
Iran, US lock horns over sanctions relief, nuclear curbs in Vienna talks
DUBAI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States are displaying little flexibility on core issues in indirect nuclear…
Turkey raises tax thresholds for some vehicles
January 13, 2022
Turkey raises tax thresholds for some vehicles
ISTANBUL, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Turkey has stepped up price thresholds for a special consumption tax on vehicles with small…
Lebanon’s PM denies meddling in judiciary over financial probe
January 12, 2022
Lebanon’s PM denies meddling in judiciary over financial probe
BEIRUT, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s prime minister said on Wednesday the government had not interfered with the judiciary’s work,…
Desert tree planting sows discord within Israel’s coalition
January 12, 2022
Desert tree planting sows discord within Israel’s coalition
SAWE AL-ATRASH, Israel, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Government-sponsored tree planting in an Israeli desert has set off violent protests by…
In Egypt, 2 die as truck slides off ferry, plunges into Nile
January 12, 2022
In Egypt, 2 die as truck slides off ferry, plunges into Nile
CAIRO (AP) — At least two people died and eight were still missing Tuesday after a small truck they were…
Yemeni government says southern province retaken from rebels
January 12, 2022
Yemeni government says southern province retaken from rebels
CAIRO (AP) — Forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized government have reclaimed the entire southern province of Shabwa from Iran-backed Houthi…