Iran’s daily virus death toll tops 100 for first time in two months
(Reuters) – The number of daily deaths from the new coronavirus outbreak topped 100 in Iran for the first time in two months on Sunday, according to health ministry numbers.…
Israeli model Bar Refaeli signs plea bargain for tax evasion
Israeli top model Bar Refaeli has signed a plea bargain agreement with authorities to settle a long-standing tax evasion case against her and her family By ARON HELLER Associated Press…
2 accused in ex-Nissan boss escape scheme fight extradition
A former Green Beret and his son accused of smuggling ex-Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of Japan in a box are fighting their extradition to the country and…
Men accused of helping ex-Nissan boss flee Japan challenge U.S. extradition case
BOSTON (Reuters) – Lawyers for the former Green Beret and son wanted by Japan for helping former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country on Monday argued U.S.…
Oil rises as traders await OPEC+ meeting on extending supply cuts
SEOUL (Reuters) – Oil prices moved higher on Friday as traders await cues from a meeting that could take place as soon as this weekend where major oil producers will…
Oil up on lower U.S. stocks, firmer demand
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices firmed on Wednesday on signs of improving demand and a drawdown in U.S. crude inventories, but worries over the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic…
Officials: Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead in home
Israel’s Foreign Ministry says the Chinese ambassador to Israel has been found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv May 17, 2020, 4:17 PM 2 min read 2 min…
Temperature checks, masks the new normal for air travel, says Dubai airport CEO
DUBAI (Reuters) – Temperature screening and face masks will become common sights at airports to mitigate the spread of the new coronavirus but physical distancing could make flying more expensive,…
Iran says missile kills 19 sailors in training accident
Iran says a military training accident has killed 19 of its sailors and wounded 15 others in waters near the strategic Strait of Hormuz By NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL…
Russia’s Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss OPEC+: Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a planned OPEC+ reduction of oil output, the Kremlin said. They agreed in a phone…