U.S. Environmental Protection Agency head Andrew Wheeler was scheduled to visit Taiwan for three days in December in what would have been the fourth high-profile trip to the island since August. ( read original story ...)
F1 2020: Imperious Hamilton targeting fifth consecutive win in Bahrain
With a record-equalling seventh Formula One title in the bag, Lewis Hamilton will go in search of an 11th win of the season in Sakhir. ( read original story ...)
FIFA to stage 22-team Arab Cup in Qatar
FIFA has confirmed that Qatar will host an Arab Cup tournament in December next year which will feature 22 teams from around the region and act as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup in the Gulf State ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine negotiating possible production of Russian Sputnik V vaccine – newspaper
According to Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal, a permit from the Israeli health ministry is needed to import the Russian vaccine to Palestine ... ( read original story ...)
City of Palestine cancels annual Christmas parade, Wine Swirl event due to COVID-19
The City of Palestine has canceled its Christmas Parade of Lights and Palestine Main Street Wine Swirl event due to COVID-19. "Due to the continuing rise in COVID cases and our hospital nearing ... ( read original story ...)
Joint venture to build new food and drink factories in Oman
Saudi joint venture to establish seven food and drink factories in the economic city, according to reports in Oman. The Omani-Saudi joint venture is made up of United Vision for Investment and ... ( read original story ...)
Webuild Group bags $330m EPC contracts for Oman desal plants
Fisia Italimpianti, a unit of the engineeing and construction firm Webuild Group — formerly Salini Impregilo — has bagged two engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts worth a ... ( read original story ...)
Oman tapping existing bonds for $500 million -document
Oman is offering $500 million of bonds due in 2027 and 2032 for sale in a tap of outstanding issues, a document from one of the banks arranging the reopening showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Palestinians Hope for Better US Ties, Tougher Stance on Israel Under Biden
"For our region to live in peace and security, it's imperative to achieve independence, freedom, justice, and dignity for all," the Palestine Liberation Organization's Negotiations Affairs Department ... ( read original story ...)
UN Agency: Israel’s Gaza Blockade Has Devastated Economy
Israel’s blockade of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip has cost the seaside territory as much as $16.7 billion in economic losses and sent poverty and unemployment skyrocketing. ( read original story ...)