Middle East
Israel says 500K have received 4th vaccine dose
January 15, 2022
Israel says 500K have received 4th vaccine dose
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has administered a 4th vaccine dose to more than 500,000 people, the Health Ministry said Friday.…
Fire at Kuwait refinery kills 2 and critically injures 5
January 14, 2022
Fire at Kuwait refinery kills 2 and critically injures 5
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire erupted in Kuwait during maintenance work at a major oil refinery on…
Ethiopia objects to alleged “misconduct” of WHO chief Tedros
January 14, 2022
Ethiopia objects to alleged “misconduct” of WHO chief Tedros
GENEVA (AP) — The government of Ethiopia has sent a letter to the World Health Organization, accusing its Ethiopian director-general…
Erdogan tells EU envoys bloc ignored Turkey’s efforts to improve ties
January 14, 2022
Erdogan tells EU envoys bloc ignored Turkey’s efforts to improve ties
ANKARA, Jan 13 (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told ambassadors from the European Union that the bloc had…
Brazil’s BRF, Saudi Arabian fund set up poultry joint venture
January 14, 2022
Brazil’s BRF, Saudi Arabian fund set up poultry joint venture
SAO PAULO, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Brazilian chicken and pork processor BRF SA (BRFS3.SA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s…
Protesters block Lebanon’s roads to protest economic crash, soaring prices
January 14, 2022
Protesters block Lebanon’s roads to protest economic crash, soaring prices
BEIRUT, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Lebanese truck and bus drivers and others blocked main roads in the capital and other…
Protester, police officer killed in Sudan clashes
January 14, 2022
Protester, police officer killed in Sudan clashes
KHARTOUM, Jan 13 (Reuters) – At least one protester and one police officer were killed and dozens of people injured…
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…