KABUL, Afghanistan—A prominent doctor was kidnapped and killed in northern Afghanistan, his family said Saturday. Mohamed Nader Alemi was abducted two months ago in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, and his kidnappers demanded a ransom for his release, his son Roheen Alemi said. The family eventually paid them $350,000, after negotiating down their initial demand of…
Japan PM Confirms Oil Reserves May Be Released to Curb Prices
November 20, 2021
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TOKYO—Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signaled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move, as under its…
UK to Ban Palestinian Terrorist Group Hamas
November 19, 2021
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The UK government announced on Friday that it is seeking to proscribe Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organisation. Hamas calls for the establishment of an Islamic Palestinian state under Sharia law and has repeatedly called for the destruction of Israel. It has long been involved in significant terrorist violence. Hamas’ military wing is already…
Seven Migrants Killed, Eight Injured in Greece Road Accident
ATHENS—Seven migrants were killed and eight others injured early on Friday when their vehicle crashed into a toll station on a highway in northern Greece, police said. A preliminary investigation indicated that the driver, who was being treated in hospital, was transporting the 14 migrants inland, police said. The nationalities of the passengers were not…
Oil Drops Below $80 on European COVID-19 Concerns
November 19, 2021
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LONDON—Oil prices dropped below $79 a barrel on Friday as a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe threatened to slow the economic recovery while investors also weighed a potential release of crude reserves by major economies to cool energy prices. Brent crude was down $2.44, or 3 percent, at $78.80 a barrel by 1110…
ISIS Affiliate Now Appears Present in All Afghan Provinces: UN Envoy
An affiliate of the ISIS terrorist group is now present in nearly all 34 provinces in Afghanistan, the United Nations envoy to the country said on Wednesday. Addressing the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, Deborah Lyons said ISIS-K, also known as ISKP, has expanded dramatically in the country since Kabul was seized by the Taliban…
Iran-Backed Hackers Accused of Targeting Critical US Sectors
WASHINGTON—Hackers linked to the Iranian government have been targeting a “broad range of victims” inside the United States, including by deploying ransomware, according to an advisory issued Wednesday by American, British, and Australian officials. The advisory says that in recent months, Iran has exploited computer vulnerabilities exposed by hackers before they can be fixed and…
Why Qatari Authorities Forced 13 Australian Women Into Invasive Medical Examinations
November 17, 2021
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Commentary The harrowing tale of 13 Australian women of child-bearing age who were subjected to an invasive gynaecological examination against their will aired on 60 Minutes on Nov. 14, 2021. The saga proved that there are different and often incompatible versions of human rights. The non-consensual procedure occurred at Doha’s Hamad International Airport on…
US to Partner With Israel to Combat Ransomware Attacks
November 15, 2021
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The U.S. Treasury Department said on Sunday it will partner with Israel to combat ransomware, with the two countries launching a joint task force to address cybersecurity. The task force will develop a memorandum of understanding supporting information sharing related to the financial sector, including cybersecurity regulations and threat intelligence, the Treasury Department said. The…
Israel Announces 5 to 11-Year-Olds Now Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine, Following US Emergency Approval
Israeli authorities said on Sunday that minors aged 5 to 11 will now be eligible for the weaker dosing of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after a majority of experts on its advisory committee voted in favor of the vaccine’s safety profile. The decision, announced by Israel’s Health Ministry, cited Pfizer’s clinical trial data, which the…
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