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UN: Over 550 Europe-bound migrants intercepted off Libya

UN: Over 550 Europe-bound migrants intercepted off Libya

ABOARD GEO BARENTS (AP) — Libya’s coast guard Sunday intercepted two boats carrying more than 550 Europe-bound migrants off the…
Taliban-style security welcomed by some, feared by others

Taliban-style security welcomed by some, feared by others

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It wasn’t 7 a.m. yet and already the line outside the police station’s gates was long,…
Qantas extends Emirates alliance for another five years till 2028

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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…
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