Rebel mercenaries have seized a crucial military base and are making their way north towards Moscow, presenting a serious security crisis and a significant challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership. Regular forces have initiated a counter-terrorist operation to halt their advance, while infighting and divisions among key military and...
Middle East tourism witnesses strong rebound in Q1
Continued economic recovery, ease of travel restrictions, and the growing popularity of the region as a tourist destination have been credited for the sector's resilience.
France begins testing Chinese arrivals to track Covid variants
France joins other states including the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States in testing arrivals from China, four weeks after Beijing scrapped its "zero-Covid" containment policy of lockdowns and mass testing.Airbnb revenue tops $2 billion
The company logged a net income of $379 million.
Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban on Turkey, India, Ethiopia, Vietnam
The decision was based on the findings of the competent health authorities about the epidemiological situation in these countries.
Ryanair cuts annual net loss to $369 million
Ryanair expects cost increases as a result of surging oil prices fueled by the war, it hopes "to return to reasonable profitability" in its current financial year.
Iran slams US for ‘preventing entry’ of Iranian singer
The US government, "by imposing new sanctions and preventing the entry of an Iranian singer, once again showed that... it is hostile to the people of Iran," said spokesperson of the Iranian government.
Chinese cities and factories lock down as outbreak spreads
China cannot relax its zero-Covid policy just yet despite the low fatality rate of Omicron, say medical experts.Australia to reopen borders to tourists on February 21
Every month of border closures has cost businesses an estimated US$2.6 billion, according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Aramco net income rises to $25.5 billion in Q2
Higher oil prices and a recovery in demand, easing of COVID-19 curbs, vaccination campaigns, stimulus measures, and accelerating activity in key markets also aided in the rise.
