Global oil prices extend slide, investors fear refineries to remain hobbled
Investors fear that oil refineries could remain hobbled for weeks after snow storms in southern US states while OPEC+ supplies…
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Home construction in US starts falling for first time in five months
Home construction starts fell for the first time in 5 months, signaling that rising real estate prices may be constraining…
Biden’s admin, Dems to unveil a major immigration overhaul
The sweeping immigration reform legislation would create an eight-year pathway to citizenship for an 11 million undocumented people.
Facebook blocks Australia news pages in dispute over ‘pay for news’ law
Facebook has blocked Australia news pages due to ‘pay for news’ plan which leaves news companies, essential services dark.
Man imprisoned for coughing at police officers while shouting “corona”
Denmark’s Supreme Court sentenced a man to four months’ imprisonment for coughing at two police officers while shouting “corona”.
Mountaineer Ali Sadpara declared dead by family
The announcement was made by Ali Sadpara’s son, “I will keep my father’s mission alive and fulfil his dream,” he…
Pfizer’s vaccine supply to EU 30% below plans, another blow to EU
News agency Reuters claims that Pfizer not yet delivered to the EU about 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that were…
Germany unsatisfied over Afghan peace talks progress
The Afghan government and Taliban militants began peace talks in Doha last September, but negotiations have largely stalled.
Britain authorities plots reopening of UK economy within months
Boris Johnson is plotting a staged exit from lockdown that would see the UK’s battered economy returning to work over…
New US admin looks to repair ties with Europe in first NATO meet
Biden’s admin will begin work of renewing relationships with European allies when NATO defence ministers participate in meetings this week.
Boeing backs fuel efficiency standards for new aircraft
Boeing Co backed fuel efficiency standards for new aircraft the first of their kind finalised by the Trump administration in…
Sources says EU adds anti-variant clauses to new vaccine deals
In new contracts with vaccine manufacturers, EU is adding clauses that explicitly cover variants, three EU officials involved in talks.
kiwi PM condemns Australia for revoking ISIL suspect’s citizenship
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern says Australia revoked the citizenship of a woman detained in Turkey over ISIL links.
WTO warns ‘Vaccine nationalism’ will hurt everyone
World Trade Organization’s incoming chief says members should speed up efforts to lift export restrictions on medicines and supplies.
Italian optimistic as ‘Super Mario’ takes on crises
Former ECB chief Mario Draghi turned Prime Minister, will now work to ease the economic and health challenges gripping the…
KSA ‘Project HQ’ stirs competition with UAE
Those Foreign companies that want to participate in investment opportunities need to move their headquarters to the kingdom by 2024.
Germany says decision to impose border controls a temporary measure
Germany defends its decision to impose border controls with the Czech Republic and Austria, says its a temporary measure of…
Israel-UAE oil deal place Red Sea Coral reefs under threat
Experts warn that an agreement to bring Emirati crude oil by tanker to a pipeline in the Red Sea port…
Ex-Soccer executive on trial at ICC for violence
Two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in widespread attacks on Muslims in Central African Republic go on trial on…
Things to know about France’s controversial ‘separatism’ bill
Having debated on the controversial ‘separatism bill, French politicians will vote on it this week before it heads to the…
Asian shares advances to record highs
The successful global roll-out of vaccines has raised hopes of a rapid economic recovery helped by a large US fiscal…
Guantanamo prison may shut down soon
The offshore jail symbolises the excesses of the US ‘war on terror’ because of harsh interrogation methods and torture.