Middle East
Qantas extends Emirates alliance for another five years till 2028
October 4, 2021
Qantas extends Emirates alliance for another five years till 2028
Oct 4 (Reuters) – Australia’s Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX) and Dubai-based Emirates would extend their partnership for another five years…
UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey
October 3, 2021
UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey
DUBAI, Oct 3 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates is trying to manage long-running rivalries with Iran and Turkey through…
Israel tightens COVID ‘green pass’ rules, sparking protest
October 3, 2021
Israel tightens COVID ‘green pass’ rules, sparking protest
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel restricted its COVID Green Pass on Sunday to allow only those who have received a vaccine…
Iran asked US to unfreeze $10 billion to show good will, Iran official says
October 3, 2021
Iran asked US to unfreeze $10 billion to show good will, Iran official says
DUBAI, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Iran’s foreign minister said on Saturday that US officials tried to discuss restarting nuclear talks…
Algeria blasts French leader, recalls ambassador from France
October 3, 2021
Algeria blasts French leader, recalls ambassador from France
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has accused its former colonial ruler France of “genocide” and announced the recall of its…
“I am not weak”: Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections
October 3, 2021
“I am not weak”: Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections
A, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Voters chose none of the 26 women who stood for election in Qatar’s first legislative…
UN agency for Palestinian refugees has urgent budget crisis
October 3, 2021
UN agency for Palestinian refugees has urgent budget crisis
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees is facing an “existential” budget crisis and appealing for urgent…
Turkish Red Crescent sending aid to feed displaced Afghans
October 2, 2021
Turkish Red Crescent sending aid to feed displaced Afghans
ISTANBUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) – The Turkish Red Crescent is sending aid to Afghanistan to feed internally displaced people in…
In modest step, Qatar holds its 1st legislative council vote
October 2, 2021
In modest step, Qatar holds its 1st legislative council vote
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatari citizens voted for the first time in elections for an advisory council on Saturday —…
Turkish company halts power supplies to crisis-hit Lebanon
October 2, 2021
Turkish company halts power supplies to crisis-hit Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — A Turkish company supplying electricity to Lebanon from two power barges off the coast of Beirut said…