Turkey sending 3,000 police to Qatar to help secure World Cup on September 24, 2022Turkey sending 3000 police to Qatar to help secure World Cup. Turkey will send more than 3,000 riot police to Qatar to help secure World Cup stadiums and hotels in a security operation paid for by the competition hosts but under Turkish command, a Turkish Interior Ministry source said. With a population of less than […]
Israel to sell Spyder air defense system to UAE on September 23, 2022Israel to sell Spyder air defense system to UAE. Israel has agreed to sell an advanced air defense system to the United Arab Emirates, two sources familiar with the matter said, in the first such known deal between them since they forged ties in 2020. The deal reinforces how, for some Arab states, resolving the […]
Bhutan welcomes back tourists after COVID-19 with honey, turmeric and SIM cards on September 23, 2022Twenty-three foreign visitors landed in Bhutan on Friday, the first to arrive as the Himalayan kingdom reopened its borders after more than two years following the COVID-19 pandemic, with officials looking to tourism to help revive the local economy. Wedged between China and India, the country known for its natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, […]
U.S. announces over $170 mln in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya Muslims on September 23, 2022U.S. announces over $170 mln in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya Muslims. The United States on Thursday announced over $170 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, including those outside the country such as in Bangladesh, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. “With this new funding, our total assistance in response to the Rohingya […]
U.S. places sanctions on Iran’s morality police for abuse of women on September 22, 2022The United States on Thursday put sanctions on Iran’s morality police, accusing it of abuse and violence against Iranian women and holding it responsible for the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in custody last week The U.S. Treasury accused the morality police of violating the rights of peaceful protesters and said it had […]
Italy’s watchdog asks Facebook for clarification on pre-election activities on September 22, 2022Milan: Italy’s watchdog asks Facebook for clarification on pre-election activities. Italy’s Data Protection Agency has asked Facebook to clarify the activities the social media giant has engaged in ahead of Sunday’s national elections, it said on Thursday. Tech giant Meta (Meta.O), which owns social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, has launched an information […]
Maryland judge vacates murder conviction of ‘Serial’ podcast subject Syed on September 20, 2022A Maryland judge on Monday vacated the 2000 murder conviction of Adnan Syed after prosecutors said there were grave problems with his trial, including two other possible suspects in the killing of his former girlfriend who were never disclosed to the defense. The case gained national attention when the podcast “Serial” raised doubts about his […]
Myanmar military threatens jail for online ‘likes’ for opponents on September 20, 2022Myanmar military threatens jail for online ‘likes’ for opponents. Myanmar’s ruling junta on Tuesday warned the public against showing moral support for a “terrorist” resistance movement, threatening jail terms of up to 10 years just for liking or sharing its content on social media. Myanmar has been plagued by violence since the military seized power […]
Five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody – rights group on September 20, 2022Five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody. Five people were killed in Iran’s Kurdish region on Monday when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody, a Kurdish rights group said, on a third day of turmoil over an incident that has ignited nationwide anger. […]
Israel attacks Damascus airport, five soldiers killed, Syria says on September 17, 2022Damascus: Israel attacks Damascus airport five soldiers killed Syria says. Israel carried out an airstrike on Syria’s Damascus International airport and other positions south of the capital. The strike killed five soldiers and caused material damage, the ministry of defense said early on Saturday. Syrian air defenses intercepted the attack and managed to down most […]