No sign of increased Qatari aid to Turkey after Erdogan visit
President Erdogan and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani did however sign 15 agreements to boost economic ties.
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Biden urges Putin to de-escalate Ukraine tensions in direct talks
Vladimir Putin presents US president with demand for guarantees against NATO expansion eastward, Kremlin says.
Google sues two Russians for alleged organised crime enterprise
Google claims the two Russian nationals silently infiltrated more than a million computers and devices around the world.
Can a new government dig Honduras out of its hole?
Observers hope the country’s incoming president will make a real effort to tackle corruption and socioeconomic crises.
Israel completes ‘iron wall’ underground Gaza barrier
Israeli defence minister says barrier includes hundreds of cameras, radar and other sensors over a stretch of 65km.
Ethiopia accuses US and allies of ‘destructive’ approach
Prime Minister's spokesperson says accusations of illegal detentions by the government were 'misguided'.
US trade deficit narrows in October as exports jump
The October deficit was 17.6 percent below the all-time peak in September of $81.4bn, according to US data.
Saudi-led coalition bombs Sanaa after Houthi attacks
The coalition conducts attacks in Yemen after Houthis launch ballistic missiles and drones into Saudi Arabia.
Saudi pleads with US for missile defence resupply: Report
Saudi and US officials told the Wall Street Journal the kingdom is woefully low on missiles used to intercept attacks.
US stocks rally on Omicron optimism; Nasdaq surges three percent
Wall Street's main indexes staged the biggest rally in nine months.
Iraq marks return of looted Gilgamesh Tablet from the US
The 3,500-year old clay tablet was looted from an Iraqi museum during the 1991 Gulf War.
Egyptian court releases researcher Patrick Zaki
Zaki, who was arrested in Cairo in February 2020, still faces trial next year on charges of 'spreading fake news'.
Israel’s Gantz cannot be held liable for Gaza attack: Dutch court
Dutch court upholds decision to throw out civil case against Israeli defence minister for role in deadly 2014 raid.
Biden mulls blacklisting Russian banks if Putin invades Ukraine
The US and its European allies are weighing sanctions on Russian banks, its wealth fund, sources tell Bloomberg.
Greece, a green energy laggard in Europe, boosts renewable energy
Key hydroelectric projects are being revived as part of a push by Athens to decarbonise and meet irrigation needs.
Kenya: ‘Rogue cop’ goes on shooting spree after killing wife
At least five people dead as police officer goes on rampage in Nairobi with his service-issued AK-47 rifle.
BlackRock-led group wins $15.5bn Saudi gas pipeline deal
The deal is part of Saudi Arabia’s drive to sell assets and use the money to fund new industries.
Myanmar official in Cambodia for talks as global censure grows
Cambodia is the new chair of ASEAN, a regional bloc that is leading diplomatic efforts to resolve Myanmar's crisis.
India: Hindu groups continue to disrupt Muslim prayers in Gurgaon
For two months now, Hindu vigilantes have tried to stop minority community from offering prayers outside Indian capital.
Body of Sri Lankan lynching victim arrives from Pakistan
Sri Lankan officials receive charred body of factory manager lynched by a mob for alleged blasphemy last week.