WHO: Tanzania not sharing information on Ebolaon September 22, 2019DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, a rare public rebuke as the region struggles to contain an outbreak already declared a global health emergency.Transparency and speed are key to combating the deadly hemorrhagic fever because the disease can spread rapidly. Contacts of any potentially infected … [Read more...] about WHO: Tanzania not sharing information on Ebola
Saudi Aramco has emerged from attacks ‘stronger than ever’: CEOon September 22, 2019RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has emerged from attacks on its oil facilities “stronger than ever,” Chief Executive Amin Nasser told employees in a message, adding that full oil production would resume by the end of this month.The Sept. 14 attacks on the Abqaiq and Khurais plants, some of the kingdom’s biggest, caused raging fires and significant damage that halved the crude output of the world’s top … [Read more...] about Saudi Aramco has emerged from attacks ‘stronger than ever’: CEO
US trade regulators approve Apple tariff exemptionson September 21, 2019US trade regulators on Friday approved 10 out of 15 requests for tariff exemptions filed by Apple Inc amid a broader reprieve on levies on computer parts, according to a public docket published by the US Trade Representative and a Federal Register notice. The move by US officials could make it easier for both Apple and small makers of gaming computers to assemble devices in the United States by … [Read more...] about US trade regulators approve Apple tariff exemptions
England all-rounder Moeen Ali takes break from Testson September 21, 2019LONDON: England all-rounder Moeen Ali has taken a break from test cricket after losing out on a central contract for the longest format for the 2019-20 season following a dismal summer. The 32-year-old off-spinner and left-handed batsman lost his place in England’s World Cup winning team before being dropped from the Test side after the defeat in the first Ashes Test.“It’s just … [Read more...] about England all-rounder Moeen Ali takes break from Tests
North Korea faces lowest crop harvest in 5 years, widespread food shortages -UNon September 20, 2019SEOUL: North Korea’s crop production this year is expected to drop to its lowest level in five years, bringing serious shortages for 40 percent of the population, as a dry spell and poor irrigation hit an economy already reeling from sanctions over its weapons programs, the United Nations said on Thursday.In its latest quarterly Crop Prospects and Food Situation report, the UN Food and … [Read more...] about North Korea faces lowest crop harvest in 5 years, widespread food shortages -UN
Saudi ambassador to Germany says all options on the table against Iranon September 19, 2019BERLIN: The Saudi ambassador to Germany said on Thursday all options were on the table in retaliation to attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities over the weekend that the kingdom has blamed on Iran. Asked about the possibility of a military strike against Iran, he said: “Of course everything is on the table but you have to discuss that well,” Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud told Germany’s … [Read more...] about Saudi ambassador to Germany says all options on the table against Iran
France: ‘not very credible’ that Houthis attacked Saudi oil plantson September 19, 2019PARIS: A claim from Yemen’s Houthis they were responsible for the attack on Saudi oil facilities is “not very credible,” France’s foreign minister said on Thursday.“Yemen’s rebels have announced they have triggered this attack. That is not very credible, relatively speaking,” the minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, told C News television.“There is an international investigation, let’s wait for … [Read more...] about France: ‘not very credible’ that Houthis attacked Saudi oil plants
At least 30 civilians killed in air strike in eastern Afghanistan: government officialson September 19, 2019KABUL: At least 30 civilians were killed and 40 injured in an airstrike conducted by Afghan security forces, backed by US air support, in eastern Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday.The attack on Wednesday night was aimed at destroying a hideout used by Islamic State militants, but it accidentally targeted farmers near a field, three government officials told Reuters.Sohrab Qaderi, a … [Read more...] about At least 30 civilians killed in air strike in eastern Afghanistan: government officials
Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming deviceson September 19, 2019SAN FRANSISCO: Facebook unveiled new models of its Portal video chatting devices on Wednesday, making the company’s first foray into TV streaming hardware but offering a limited selection of subscription services.The launch comes as Facebook is trying to pivot toward more private forms of communication, after years of slowing user growth, data-sharing scandals and calls for change to its … [Read more...] about Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices
Oil prices edge up after turbulent week as Saudi Arabia reassures on outputon September 19, 2019Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday after days of turbulence, with markets soothed by Saudi Arabia’s pledge to restore full production by end-September at facilities knocked out in drone and missile attacks last weekend.Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose 24 cents to $63.84 a barrel by 0634 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 was up 21 cents to $58.32 a … [Read more...] about Oil prices edge up after turbulent week as Saudi Arabia reassures on output
