Iran says it has warned US against seizing oil tankerBy: Agencies on August 19, 2019TEHRAN: Tehran said on Monday that it has warned Washington against making another attempt to seize an Iranian tanker that has departed Gibraltar despite a US bid to have it detained.“Iran has given necessary warnings to American officials through its official channels... not to make such a mistake because it would have grave consequences,” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi told … [Read more...] about Iran says it has warned US against seizing oil tanker
Schools deserted in occupied Kashmir as parents fear more unrestBy: Reuters on August 19, 2019Schools reopened in Indian-occupied Kashmir's main city on Monday but most classrooms were empty as parents kept their children home, fearing unrest over the New Delhi's decision two weeks ago to revoke the region's autonomy.Some 190 primary schools were set open in Srinagar as a sign of normalcy returning to Muslim majority Jammu and Kashmir as authorities ease a clampdown aimed at preventing … [Read more...] about Schools deserted in occupied Kashmir as parents fear more unrest
Daesh claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63; Afghan PM says Taliban also to blameBy: Agencies on August 19, 2019KABUL: The suicide bomber stood in the middle of the dancing, clapping crowd as hundreds of Afghan children and adults celebrated a wedding in a joyous release from Kabul’s strain of war. Then, in a flash, he detonated his explosives-filled vest, killing dozens — and Afghanistan grieved again.The local Daesh affiliate claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack in the capital this year, … [Read more...] about Daesh claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63; Afghan PM says Taliban also to blame
Sri Lanka mull playing Test cricket in PakistanBy: Agencies on August 18, 2019Test cricket might just return to Pakistan later this year. Sri Lanka could be open to playing at least one Test in the country, after a security delegation visited Lahore and Karachi, and gave SLC "very positive feedback". If everything goes to plan, Pakistan could host its first Test match since the Lahore attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in March 2009.The series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan's … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka mull playing Test cricket in Pakistan
US, Turkey improve ties with Syrian baseBy: Agencies on August 18, 2019ANKARA: A Turkish and American joint military operations center for a Syrian “safe zone” will be fully activated next week, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced on Friday.US military officials recently arrived in Turkey’s border province of Sanliurfa to prepare the center, establish a safe zone in northern Syria and address Ankara’s security concerns along its southern … [Read more...] about US, Turkey improve ties with Syrian base
Buraidah Date Festival in ‘auctioning’ phaseBy: Agencies on August 18, 2019RIYADH: The “auctioning” phase is one of the primary stages in the process of buying and selling dates, with a direct impact on prices. It contributes to introducing the types and merits of dates, and the selling of them.During the Buraidah Date Festival, an auctioneer plays an important professional role, and is chosen by traders before the beginning of the purchasing and sale season, by … [Read more...] about Buraidah Date Festival in ‘auctioning’ phase
Yemen separatists ready for talks in Saudi Arabia over Aden crisisBy: Reuters on August 17, 2019ADEN: Yemen’s southern separatists say they were ready to attend a summit in Saudi Arabia to resolve a standoff in Aden after they seized the southern port, seat of Yemen’s internationally recognized government.“We thank Saudi Arabia for its earnest efforts to contain the crisis and invite the parties for talks in Jeddah,” the Southern Transitional Council (STC) said in a statement. “The … [Read more...] about Yemen separatists ready for talks in Saudi Arabia over Aden crisis
US issues warrant to seize Iranian supertanker Grace 1By: AFP on August 17, 2019WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department unveiled a warrant Friday for the seizure of the Iranian oil supertanker Grace 1, one day after a Gibraltar judge allowed the release of the detained vessel.The United States called for the seizure of the ship, which was still anchored in the British Mediterranean territory on Friday, for "a scheme to unlawfully access the US financial system to support … [Read more...] about US issues warrant to seize Iranian supertanker Grace 1
Indonesia president proposes to move capital to BorneoBy: Reuters on August 16, 2019JAKARTA: Indonesia’s president on Friday proposed to move the capital from Jakarta, a crowded, polluted city of 10 million people, to the island of Borneo, though he left Indonesians guessing as to the exact location.President Joko Widodo suggested a new capital in Kalimantan, on the Indonesian side of the island shared with Malaysia and Brunei, in a speech to parliament, a day before the … [Read more...] about Indonesia president proposes to move capital to Borneo
Iran tanker prepares to leave after Gibraltar decides to free it: TVBy: Reuters on August 16, 2019DUBAI: An Iranian oil tanker is being reflagged and is preparing to sail to the Mediterranean, Iran’s state television reported on Friday, after Gibraltar decided to free the seized ship.“Based on the owner’s request, the oil tanker Grace 1 will depart for the Mediterranean after being reflagged under the Iranian flag and renamed Adrian Darya after preparing for the journey,” the television … [Read more...] about Iran tanker prepares to leave after Gibraltar decides to free it: TV
