Qaani’s series of meetings with political forces in Iraq comes as Iran struggles to maintain its political influence..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Quds Force commander visits Iraq as pro-Iran parties risk being sidelined
Houthis claim deadly Abu Dhabi fuel truck blast, airport fire
According to a Sout Korean presidential official, a planned summit between President Moon Jae-in and Abu Dhabi’s crown prince was cancelled due to an “unforeseen and urgent matter of state”..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Houthis claim deadly Abu Dhabi fuel truck blast, airport fire
Netanyahu gives approval to move forward with plea deal – report
If Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a plea deal in his public corruption case, he will have to leave politics.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu gives approval to move forward with plea deal - report
In 2001, Colleyville synagogue 'menace' wished others had died in 9/11
Malik Faisal Akram was banned from courts in Lancashire for abusing the court staff.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: In 2001, Colleyville synagogue 'menace' wished others had died in 9/11
COVID 4th jab: Antibodies rise, not enough to prevent Omicron infection
According to preliminary results of a Sheba Medical Center study, the new variant is very infectious also among individuals vaccinated four times.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID 4th jab: Antibodies rise, not enough to prevent Omicron infection
Distress signal prompts UN concern after Tonga volcanic eruption
Initial reports suggested no mass casualties on the main island of Togatapu, but two people were reported missing and the capital Nuku'alofa was badly damaged.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Distress signal prompts UN concern after Tonga volcanic eruption
Indonesian delegation in Israel to study COVID-19 response
Contacts between Israel and Indonesia, the most populous Muslim country, have been ongoing, especially since the Trump administration tried to convince Jakarta to normalize ties.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Indonesian delegation in Israel to study COVID-19 response
After wrestler's execution, Iran sentences boxing champion to death
Iran has sentenced to death a local boxing champion over his role in 2019 protests, activists said, fearing that another athlete risks execution after a wrestler was put to death..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: After wrestler's execution, Iran sentences boxing champion to death
Memory Box review – family secrets and lies from Lebanon’s darkest days
Drama deftly switches across generations and time to explore the traumas inflicted by the civil war..
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Full Article: Memory Box review – family secrets and lies from Lebanon’s darkest days
Global oil demand expected to remain ‘robust’ despite COVID omicron variant: OPEC
Global demand for oil is expected to remain “robust” in 2022 and overcome short-term disruption caused by the omicron coronavirus variant, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Tuesday.But the Saudi-led group of top oil producers warned future virus strains and pandemic-related travel restrictions could threaten the global economic recovery.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The positive forecast comes as prices for the benchmark Brent crude oil reached their highest level since 2014.Omicron’s rapid worldwide spread forced countries to reimpose travel bans and social restrictions following its emergence in November.Studies have since suggested the highly transmissible variant causes less severe illness, providing optimism for a sustained economic recovery in 2022 driving demand for oil.OPEC’s monthly oil market report provided a “robust oil demand forecast,” with its estimate for growth of demand unchanged from previous predictions at 4.2 million barrels per day in 2022.Total global consumption is expected to reach 100.8 million barrels per day this year.OPEC predicted omicron’s impact “to be mild and short-lived” but said “uncertainties remain regarding new variants and renewed mobility restrictions, amid an otherwise steady global economic recovery.”Although “supply chain bottlenecks, ongoing trade issues and their impact on industrial and transportation fuel requirements remain key factors of uncertainty,” the report said the oil market “is expected to remain well-supported throughout 2022.”Read more:Libya’s oil-export woes deepen as weather takes out more portsAt last, an OPEC Secretary General who hails from the GCCUAE’s ADNOC works to ensure reliable supply after fuel depot incident
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Global oil demand expected to remain ‘robust’ despite COVID omicron variant: OPEC