Headlines- In order to concentrate on "national interests," the United Arab Emirates has declared its intention to leave OPEC and OPEC+.
- Two of its soldiers were injured in an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun, according to the Lebanese army.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Tuesday that Israel will keep destroying terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon "just like in Gaza."
- On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that "Iran has just informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse,'" without providing any supporting evidence.
- New sanctions were imposed by the U.S. Treasury on 35 entities and individuals who were allegedly involved in Iran's "covert financial network."
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Egypt: Wave of Arrests of Journalists...
Three journalists have already appeared and are now in pretrial detention: Nasser Abdel Hafiz , of Akhbar El-Yom newspaper , Sayed Abdellah , who covered the mobilizations in Suez, including Al Jazeera , and published real-time information on his Facebook account ( today disabled), and Khaled Dawoud ( Al-Ahram ). The first was arrested on September 20 while he was in Tahrir Square
Red Carpet-Entertainment News Around the World
On Red Carpet this week, a recap of the 71st Emmy Awards, including who wore what and some of the big winners of the night. Also, Angolan singer Ary talks to us about her return to the music scene, a look at Nicki Minaj’s new collaboration with Italian designer Fendi, Jennifer Lopez’s epic moment from Milan Fashion week, and an Ethiopian handbag designer shares her secret to success. These stories and much more on Red Carpet this week
Woman Held For ‘Defaming’ Laos is...
The delayed government response had left many Lao villagers stranded and cut off from help, Houayheuang, also called Mouay, said in her Sept. 5 Facebook Live video, which was viewed more than 150,000 times
Young Afghans Raised After Taliban Rule...
Young Afghans raised after the end of Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2001 are getting a first chance to vote in presidential elections taking place on September 28. An international footballer and a cyclist, both 18, told RFE/RL about their hopes for the election and for the future
U.S. Sanctions on Iran Hit Armenia
Trade between Armenia and Iran is relatively small – reportedly $364 million in 2018 – but it had been growing steadily. It’s unclear what impact the financial restrictions have caused. Artak Manukyan, an economist and member of parliament, told Eurasianet that in the first quarter of 2019 exports to Iran decreased by 30 percent over the same period from 2018, but that imports had increased also by 30 percent
What do you need to know...
Many people think there is. You are legally entitled to a free annual credit report from each of the 3 credit bureaus. But none of them come with a score. That said, when you get your annual credit report from one of the bureaus, the bureau may show you a separate offer for your credit score. That score offer may be free or carry a fee
Uyghur Exile Safely Returns to Turkey...
Mass incarcerations in the XUAR, as well as other policies seen to violate the rights of Uyghurs and other Muslims, have led to increasing calls by the international community to hold Beijing accountable for its actions in the region
Rwanda Accused of Manipulating Poverty Statistics
Rwanda accused of manipulating poverty Statistics but Rwandan president Paul Kigami dismissed the report
Some Young Tunisians Aren’t Waiting for...
Tunisia’s economic crisis — which triggered the North African country’s 2011 Arab Spring revolution, and later provided fertile ground for terrorist recruitment — has now dragged on for nearly a decade. It will likely top the list of voter concerns in next month’s legislative and presidential runoff elections. But as Lisa Bryant reports from Tunis, some Tunisians are not waiting for their politicians to turn things around – and are creating national youth movements to bring about change
With 30% of Electorate, Afghan Women...
Women electorates of Afghanistan are not satisfied with the government as they said that the government are not doing enough for the benefit of women in the country.So according to a poll, most of them are not cast their vote this time