The two runoff elections in Georgia that will determine which party controls the Senate are already drawing enormous sums of cash, with more than $125 million pouring into the state in only two weeks. ( read original story ...)
Palestine considers ending prisoner payments in a bid to win favor with Biden’s administration.
Because payments are based largely on the length of the prison sentence, critics say the most heinous crimes are the most rewarded. In a bipartisan rebuke to the system, Congress has repeatedly passed ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Congratulates Oman on National Day
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the Omani people and government on the Arab country’s National Day. ( read original story ...)
Oman Meteorology warns of tropical depression in south Arabian Sea in 48 hours
There is a possibility of a tropical depression in the south Arabian Sea forming within the next 48 hours, as indicated through a satellite aerial image, according to an alert by Oman Meteorology ... ( read original story ...)
Laos reports two H5N1 avian influenza poultry outbreaks, WHO follow-up on human case
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Poultry outbreaks Last Saturday, Dr Vilayphone Vorraphim, Director General of the Department of Livestock and Fisheries with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in ... ( read original story ...)
PLO member Ashrawi: ‘Made in Israel’ endorses land theft, plunder
Ashrawi also took aim at the Trump administration's willingness to provide separate designations of products coming from the West Bank and Gaza Strip. ( read original story ...)
Highway-side eatery in UAE feeds hungry one meal at a time
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At a highway-side restaurant in the industrial outskirts of Dubai, workers methodically assemble packaged takeout meals of biryani rice, dal and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE reaffirms OPEC+ commitment after exit buzz
The United Arab Emirates tried to lower the temperature in a dispute with OPEC+ allies, after the country’s officials privately questioned the benefit of its membership in the oil alliance. After a ... ( read original story ...)
Two summits: Arab kings gather in UAE as Bahrain, Israel meet – analysis
In short, the Kingdom of Jordan and Israel showcase what peace can look like if it is not built upon strong civil society, economic factors and personal warmth. ( read original story ...)
Senators from both parties call for canceling planned $23 billion UAE weapons sale
A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday unveiled legislation to reject a massive weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates that has been approved by the State Department. ( read original story ...)