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Two sailors killed in attack on Israeli-operated ship off coast of Oman

Posted on August 7, 2021August 7, 2021By Editor

Two crew members have lost their lives in an attack by suspected pirates on an Israeli-operated, Liberian-flagged merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea, stated the shipping company, owned by Eyal Ofer, one of Israel’s richest men. … Read More >Two sailors killed in attack on Israeli-operated ship off coast of Oman

Israeli president receives third Pfizer jab, launching country’s over-60s Covid booster shot scheme

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021By Editor

President Herzog has received his third dose of a Pfizer coronavirus jab, formally launching the country’s booster shot program for people aged over 60. The new scheme follows concerns over declining vaccine efficacy over time. … Read More >Israeli president receives third Pfizer jab, launching country’s over-60s Covid booster shot scheme

Israel to offer Covid booster shot for over-60s, PM Bennett says amid vaccine efficacy worries

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021By Editor

Israel is set to roll out a scheme to give a third Covid jab to people aged over 60, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced, in a bid to increase protection amid fears vaccine efficacy diminishes over time. … Read More >Israel to offer Covid booster shot for over-60s, PM Bennett says amid vaccine efficacy worries

At least 3 dead, dozens injured as wildfires continue to rip through southern Turkey (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 5, 2021By Editor

Wildfires continue to plague Turkey, with multiple blazes raging along its southern coasts, threatening resort towns. At least three people died in the blazes and multiple houses were destroyed. … Read More >At least 3 dead, dozens injured as wildfires continue to rip through southern Turkey (VIDEOS)

150 killed & villages destroyed after flash flooding ravages northeastern Afghanistan, Taliban says

Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021By Editor

Flash floods ripped through villages in a Taliban-controlled area of eastern Afghanistan, destroying dozens of homes and burying people in mud and water. The militant group said 150 people have been killed. … Read More >150 killed & villages destroyed after flash flooding ravages northeastern Afghanistan, Taliban says

Israel tells France it takes NSO spyware allegations ‘seriously’ after defense ministers discuss Pegasus affair

Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021By Editor

Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz has said the country is taking allegations around Pegasus spyware, sold by Israeli firm NSO, “seriously” after discussing the scandal with his French counterpart Florence Parly. … Read More >Israel tells France it takes NSO spyware allegations ‘seriously’ after defense ministers discuss Pegasus affair

Massive wildfires ravage Lebanon’s north with flames approaching towns & forcing residents to flee (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021By Editor

Multiple fires have broken out in northern Lebanon, devastating pine forests and threatening multiple villages. The blazes have forced some residents to flee their homes, while at least one firefighter died battling the flames. … Read More >Massive wildfires ravage Lebanon’s north with flames approaching towns & forcing residents to flee (VIDEOS)

Turkish coastguard detains over 200 Afghan migrants heading for Europe amid rising violence in Afghanistan

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021By Editor

Turkey’s coastguard service has said it detained a boat in the Aegean Sea heading for Europe which was carrying more than 200 Afghan migrants. The vessel was believed to be en route to Italy. … Read More >Turkish coastguard detains over 200 Afghan migrants heading for Europe amid rising violence in Afghanistan

Iran’s new govt should learn from past experience that ‘trust in the West doesn’t work,’ Supreme Leader Khamenei urges

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021By Editor

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the country’s president-elect against placing trust in negotiations with the US, noting that the West broke its commitments with outgoing president Hassan Rouhani. … Read More >Iran’s new govt should learn from past experience that ‘trust in the West doesn’t work,’ Supreme Leader Khamenei urges

Stay home, save lives? Kuwait restricts foreign travel for unvaccinated citizens, barring most of its population from trips

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021By Editor

Kuwait has opted to allow only its vaccinated citizens to travel abroad, with children and pregnant women exempted from the new rule. The move effectively grounds a large part of the nation’s 4.2 million population. … Read More >Stay home, save lives? Kuwait restricts foreign travel for unvaccinated citizens, barring most of its population from trips