“This is a positive development,” said an adviser to PA President Mahmoud Abbas. “But we hope that this is not a first step towards establishing diplomatic relations between Oman and Israel.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinians welcome Oman's decision to open embassy in Ramallah
Apple issues recall for some 3rd gen 15-inch MacBook Pros because the batteries could ignite
Affected units were sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Apple issues recall for some 3rd gen 15-inch MacBook Pros because the batteries could ignite
Main Duma Jewish terrorism defendant refuses to testify
The conviction of his co-defendant reduced the minor’s connection to the actual attack, while finding that he was involved in surveillance and some aspects of the plot.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Main Duma Jewish terrorism defendant refuses to testify
Turkey’s car-making sector sputters amid economic downturn
Turkey’s automotive sector, which holds a 1.5% share in global automotive production, is struggling on an uphill track, hit by domestic economic woes and unfavorable external factors.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s car-making sector sputters amid economic downturn
Israel seeks Swiss help in overseas tax crackdown
Thousands of Israelis have disclosed foreign accounts containing billions of dollars under a government amnesty program in recent years.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel seeks Swiss help in overseas tax crackdown
Signify launches Trulifi, a commercial LiFi system
High-speed wireless communication that leverages existing and future lighting infrastructure
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Signify launches Trulifi, a commercial LiFi system
The Other Big Story: With world’s eyes on Iran, Putin moves to avert conflict between Turkey and Syria
A "disaster unfolding" in Idlib; for now, Putin has Assad’s back; exhausted Syrian Army seeks to take the highways; eyes on Osaka.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: The Other Big Story: With world’s eyes on Iran, Putin moves to avert conflict between Turkey and Syria
Cancer hits residents of Iraqi oil city of Basra
The cancer rate has been on the rise in the Iraqi oil-rich province of Basra, and many blame this on increasing pollution and on depleted uranium dust from weapons used in the 1991 Gulf War.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cancer hits residents of Iraqi oil city of Basra
2019 Ford Edge will have more standard driver-assist tech than other midsize SUVs
New segment tech includes Post-Collision Braking, Evasive Steering Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centring
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: 2019 Ford Edge will have more standard driver-assist tech than other midsize SUVs
NYT: Trump approved military strikes against Iran, but pulled back from launch
US President Donald Trump approved military strikes on Friday against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an unmanned $130-million surveillance drone, but pulled back from launching the attacks,
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: NYT: Trump approved military strikes against Iran, but pulled back from launch