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Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic

Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, grappling with its most severe surge of the coronavirus to date, reported more new infections…
Taliban seize government buildings in Afghan cities Kunduz, Sar-e Pul

Taliban seize government buildings in Afghan cities Kunduz, Sar-e Pul

KABUL, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Taliban fighters overran two provincial capitals, including the strategic northeastern city of Kunduz and northern…
Saudi oil giant Aramco sees half-year earnings climb to $47B

Saudi oil giant Aramco sees half-year earnings climb to $47B

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s oil-producing company, Aramco, announced Sunday a net income of around $47 billion…
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says group could escalate its response to Israel

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says group could escalate its response to Israel

BEIRUT, Aug 7 (Reuters) – The leader of Iranian-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said on Saturday that his group…
Kuwait’s 2020-21 budget deficit increases 175 percent to record 10.8 bln dinars

Kuwait’s 2020-21 budget deficit increases 175 percent to record 10.8 bln dinars

CAIRO, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Kuwait’s budget deficit increased 174.8 percent in the 2020-21 year to 10.8 billion dinars ($35.5…
Iran denies role in tanker attack, says seeks Gulf security

Iran denies role in tanker attack, says seeks Gulf security

DUBAI, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday rejected as psychological warfare accusations that it was behind a deadly attack…
Turkey spent only fraction of forest protection budget before wildfires erupted

Turkey spent only fraction of forest protection budget before wildfires erupted

ISTANBUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Turkish authorities battling the country’s worst ever wildfires have been accused of failing to prepare…
Israel military strikes Hamas after launch of fire balloons

Israel military strikes Hamas after launch of fire balloons

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck two targets in the Gaza Strip early Saturday, the Israeli military said,…
Hezbollah, Israel trade fire in dangerous Mideast escalation

Hezbollah, Israel trade fire in dangerous Mideast escalation

BEIRUT (AP) — The militant Hezbollah group fired a barrage of rockets toward Israel on Friday, and Israel hit back…
Resurgent Taliban take provincial capital, kill Afghan govt spokesman

Resurgent Taliban take provincial capital, kill Afghan govt spokesman

KABUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Taliban insurgents captured an Afghan provincial capital and killed the government’s senior media officer in…
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