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Turkey says seven European countries barred Turkish passengers as Omicron surges

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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