Syrian pound hits record low against dollar
Syria’s pound hit a new low against the dollar on the black market Tuesday, a foreign exchange website and currency traders said, in the latest blow to the war-battered economy.
US Treasury blacklists two leaders of Yemen’s Houthi movement
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two military leaders of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, accusing them of prolonging the country’s civil war and exacerbating the humanitarian … Read More
US imposes sanctions on Russia over poisoning of Navalny
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on senior Russian government officials and Russian entities in response to what U.S. officials said was Moscow’s attempt to kill opposition leader Alexei … Read More
Merck to make J&J vaccine to boost supply: US official
US President Joe Biden plans to announce an arrangement for pharma giant Merck to produce Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine to boost supply, a senior Biden administration told AFP … Read More
Myanmar’s neighbors press for Suu Kyi’s release, restoration of democracy
Some of Myanmar’s neighbors pressed its ruling junta on Tuesday to release ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and cease using lethal force against opponents of their Feb.
Israel moving to protect hundreds of personnel against ICC probe
Israel estimates that hundreds of its citizens might be subject to war crimes probes by the International Criminal Court, whose jurisdiction it rejects, and is working on how to protect … Read More
Vatican defends pope Iraq trip as virus hits as act of love
The Vatican is defending Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there, saying Tuesday all health care precautions have been … Read More
Israeli defense chief sees “special security arrangement” with Gulf allies
Israel’s defense minister said Tuesday it intends to develop a “special security arrangement” with Gulf Arab allies, who share common concerns over Iran.
Iraq launches vaccine program after arrival of China doses
Iraq launched its coronavirus inoculation program Tuesday just hours after the first doses of vaccine arrived from China, a Health Ministry spokesman said.
Armenian president rejects order to dismiss army chief
Armenia’s president on Tuesday refused to sign off on an order to dismiss the head of the military, exacerbating a political crisis sparked by last year’s war with Azerbaijan.