Saudi Arabia Scales Back Chequebook Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia is scaling back its famed chequebook diplomacy, a longstanding policy of splashing petro-dollars in exchange for influence.
Oil Prices Recovered on Falling US Dollar
Oil prices recovered on Tuesday, erasing overnight losses, as investors moved into risk assets and away from the safe-haven US dollar which tumbled to multi-year lows.
Hamas: Deal Reached to End Israeli Attacks
The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement said it has reached an agreement through international mediators to put an end to nearly a month of Israeli aerial and ground attacks against the blockaded Gaza Strip.
Portland Declared Riot After Fire Outside of Mayor’s Home
A riot was declared in Portland, US state of Oregon, and up to 20 protesters were arrested by police after a fire was started outside the apartment of the city’s mayor.
Sanofi Kevzara Drug As COVID-19 Treatment Fails
The rheumatoid arthritis drug Kevzara has failed as a COVID-19 treatment, French drugmaker Sanofi said on Tuesday following a similar flop of a Roche product.
FAO Members Talk on Ways to Tackle Challenges in Rural Areas
FAO along with its 46 member nations convened a conference to provide an inclusive platform to examine ways forward to strengthen the resilience of agro-food systems and livelihoods amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Japan Ruling Party Vote to Replace Abe Set for ‘Sept 14’
Japan's ruling party will vote September 14 on a replacement for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving premier.
No Foreign Pilgrims Allowed for Entering Iraq on Arbaeen
Baghdad has decided to bar all foreign pilgrims from visiting Iraq for this year’s Arbaeen season due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, an Iranian deputy minister said.
Expert Warns against Mass Use of Hand Sanitizer
The mass use of hand gels during the coronavirus pandemic can allow bacteria to develop immunity, an expert has warned.
Mustapha Adib Named New Prime Minister of Lebanon
Lebanese President Michel Aoun named the country's ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib as the new prime minister after he secured the support of major political parties.