Arizona saw a staggering 4,900 new cases in 24 hours and an increase in hospitalizations. California is reinstating restrictions, including closing down indoor dining. At least 18 states are rolling ... ( read original story ...)
Gulf Oil Producer Oman Is Quickly Running Out Of Options
Even before the latest Saudi-instigated oil war crashed oil prices, Oman had a budget breakeven price per barrel of Brent of over US$85, with a senior legal source in Abu Dhabi focussed on the oil ... ( read original story ...)
UK PM tells Israel: do not annex parts of the occupied West Bank
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson cautioned Israel on Wednesday against annexation in the occupied West Bank, saying it would violate international law and harm its drive to improve relations with ... ( read original story ...)
Israel annexing the West Bank isn’t the disaster for peace everyone says it is
The move is a mostly symbolic acknowledgment of the current reality rather than a change. That could help both sides be more realistic in negotiations. ( read original story ...)
U.S., UAE conclude exercises in Arabian Gulf
The United Arab Emirates' Joint Aviation Command concluded joint exercises in the Arabian Gulf with U.S. forces, the U.S. Marines said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan confirms 558 new COVID-19 cases (UPDATE)
Azerbaijan has detected 558 new COVID-19 cases, 346 patients have recovered and seven patients have died, Trend reports on July 1 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of ... ( read original story ...)
Packers sign top NFL draft picks Jordan Love, AJ Dillon to rookie contracts
The Green Bay Packers' two top 2020 draft picks are officially on board, as QB Jordan Love and RB AJ Dillon signed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Families of US Troops Slain in Jordan Seek Action
The families are also joining an effort to press Jordan to extradite a woman convicted in Israel of a bombing that killed 15. ( read original story ...)
Syria Aid Summit Confronts Realities of a Pandemic-Led Downturn
The pandemic-fed economic downturn and donor fatigue lead to nearly $2 billion less in pledged aid from the international community. ( read original story ...)
The rise and fall of Syria’s first lady: Why the US is going after Asma Assad?
But for the first time ever, on June 17 his British wife Asma was targeted with economic restrictions of her own. "We anticipate many more sanctions, and we will not stop until Assad and his regime ... ( read original story ...)