The kingdom aims to narrow a pandemic-induced budget deficit and pursue austerity even as a rally in oil prices signals increasing demand for crude and a global economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Blast at Saudi Port Hits Oil Tanker as Red Sea Attacks Mount
A ship was hit by an explosion at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah, as attacks in the Red Sea mount. An “explosive-laden” boat struck a fuel tanker early on Monday morning in what was a “terrorist ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan: 13 police officials killed in attack on checkpoint
At least 13 Afghan police officers were killed in an attack on their checkpoint in Afghanistan’s nor Baghlan, officials said on Wednesday. Another three policem ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq anti-government activist ‘killed by gunmen in Baghdad’
A well-known Iraqi activist is reported to have been killed in Baghdad. Salah al-Iraqi was shot by masked gunmen in the Baghdad al-Jadida area on Tuesday evening and died on arrival at hospital, ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq put out fires at Khabbaz northern oilfield – oil ministry
Iraq put out fire at the second of two oil wells in small northern that were set ablaze by explosives on Dec. 9, the Oil Ministry said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
‘Turkey will help Iraq eliminate all PKK terrorists’
Ankara will continue to defend Iraq's territorial, political integrity, says top Turkish diplomat - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
The 50 best TV shows of 2020, No 5: Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Like all the best documentaries, Once Upon a Time in Iraq is just some people telling a story. Here they are dramatically lit, often no more than faces emerging from the darkness: the civilians, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Situation in Bengal similar to that of Iran, Iraq’
The situation is worse than Kashmir and is similar to that of Iran and Iraq. Didi (Mamata Banerjee) has proved that West Bengal's law and order is not conducive to go for polls," he said while ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports record coronavirus cases as Seoul runs out of critical care beds
South Korea reported a record daily rise in novel coronavirus cases on Wednesday and the prime minister issued an urgent call for more hospital beds to cope with the country's worst outbreak since the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Korea, Tokyo see record highs in new cases
South Korea has reported another high in daily coronavirus increases as health officials face growing pressure to enforce stricter social distancing to slow the spread in the capital area. The 1,078 ... ( read original story ...)