Middle East
Turkey says seven European countries barred Turkish passengers as Omicron surges
December 30, 2021
Turkey says seven European countries barred Turkish passengers as Omicron surges
ANKARA, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Seven European nations, including the Netherlands, Italy and Spain, have barred Turkish passengers from entering…
Iran says rocket sends three ‘research payloads’ into space
December 30, 2021
Iran says rocket sends three ‘research payloads’ into space
DUBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Iran has used a satellite launch rocket to send three research devices into space, a…
Iraqi president convenes new parliament for Jan 9 – decree
December 30, 2021
Iraqi president convenes new parliament for Jan 9 – decree
BAGHDAD, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Iraq’s new parliament will convene on Jan. 9, according to a decree issued on Thursday…
Turkey issues Omicron warning as daily COVID infections surge
December 30, 2021
Turkey issues Omicron warning as daily COVID infections surge
ISTANBUL, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Daily new coronavirus cases in Turkey jumped beyond 30,000 on Tuesday for the first time…
Saudi king says kingdom concerned about Iran’s ‘lack of cooperation’
December 30, 2021
Saudi king says kingdom concerned about Iran’s ‘lack of cooperation’
DUBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Saudi King Salman said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia was concerned about Iran’s lack of…
Turkey’s lira slides 5%; cenbank says it will monitor forex risks
December 30, 2021
Turkey’s lira slides 5%; cenbank says it will monitor forex risks
ISTANBUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) – The Turkish lira weakened for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, tumbling 5.6% and eating…
Yemen’s Houthis say allowed temporary resumption of U.N. flights to Sanaa airport
December 29, 2021
Yemen’s Houthis say allowed temporary resumption of U.N. flights to Sanaa airport
CAIRO, Dec 27 (Reuters) – The aviation authority run by the Houthi administration in Yemen has allowed temporary resumption of…
Saudi Arabia may set deep crude price cuts for Asia in February
December 29, 2021
Saudi Arabia may set deep crude price cuts for Asia in February
SINGAPORE, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may implement deep price cuts for the crude it sells…
Taliban-run government dissolves Afghan election commissions
December 29, 2021
Taliban-run government dissolves Afghan election commissions
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban dissolved Afghanistan’s two election commissions as well as the state ministries for peace and parliamentarian…
Palestinian president makes rare visit to Israel for talks with defence chief
December 29, 2021
Palestinian president makes rare visit to Israel for talks with defence chief
JERUSALEM, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made a rare visit to Israel for talks on economic and…