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ADQ-backed digital bank gets UAE central bank approval for launch
Middle East
February 11, 2022
ADQ-backed digital bank gets UAE central bank approval for launch
DUBAI, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has given in-principle approval to a new…
How a Trump deal got a boost from a China-based financier
World
February 10, 2022
How a Trump deal got a boost from a China-based financier
Feb 10 (Reuters) – A China-based financier, once reprimanded by U.S. regulators and barred from taking his company public, played a bigger…
Shrapnel injures 12 at Saudi Abha airport as drone intercepted
Middle East
February 10, 2022
Shrapnel injures 12 at Saudi Abha airport as drone intercepted
DUBAI, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Twelve people were injured at Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport by shrapnel from an explosive-laden drone…
Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield
Middle East
February 10, 2022
Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield
TOBRUK, Libya, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Libya’s divisions seemed poised to deepen on Thursday as the eastern-based parliament named a…
As U.S.-Canada border closures risk trade, more govt action is likely
World
February 10, 2022
As U.S.-Canada border closures risk trade, more govt action is likely
Feb 10 (Reuters) – The business impact from U.S.-Canada border closures is bringing fresh urgency to Canadian authorities’ efforts to…
AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine demand high in Latam, Middle East, Asia
Middle East
February 10, 2022
AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine demand high in Latam, Middle East, Asia
FRANKFURT, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Astrazeneca (AZN.L) said global interest in government purchase agreements for its COVID-19 vaccine was driven by strong…
Turkey’s Nebati to unveil economy package on Saturday -media
Middle East
February 10, 2022
Turkey’s Nebati to unveil economy package on Saturday -media
ISTANBUL, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati will announce on Saturday measures to counter price rises and…
Hong Kong COVID infections surge, experts warn could near 30,000 a day
World
February 10, 2022
Hong Kong COVID infections surge, experts warn could near 30,000 a day
HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported 986 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as authorities scramble to contain…
Russia says security talks will fail if EU gives collective response to proposals
World
February 10, 2022
Russia says security talks will fail if EU gives collective response to proposals
MOSCOW, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said a collective response from the European Union…
Britain’s Johnson plans to warn Putin as he bids to be leader of European solidarity
World
February 10, 2022
Britain’s Johnson plans to warn Putin as he bids to be leader of European solidarity
LONDON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will warn President Vladimir Putin on Thursday against invading Ukraine,…