Nigerian fan requests asylum in Russia
A football fan from Nigeria has reportedly requested political asylum in Russia, citing fears of political persecution in his home country.Human rights groups say it is difficult for asylum seekers…
Saudi Aramco plans to change crude oil price formula – sources
July 4, 2018 Saudi Aramco plans to change the formula used to price its long-term crude oil sales to Asia later this year, multiple trade sources said on Wednesday….
60 weary migrants refused by Italy, Malta arrive in Barcelona
A rescue ship carrying 60 weary migrants arrived Wednesday in a Spanish port after being refused entry by Italy and Malta, the second time in a month that a humanitarian…
UAE freezes accounts of 9 Iranians, terror groups
In its avowal to fight terror including financiers of terrorism, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on Tuesday froze the accounts of nine Iranian individuals and entities on the United…
Trump moves to block China Mobile’s U.S. entry on security concerns
July 3, 2018 The United States Government has moved to block China Mobile from offering services to the U.S. telecommunications market, recommending its application be rejected because the firm posed…
Scientists identify immune-boosting virus
American scientists have identified a particular virus in mice model that may not weaken, but enhance the immune system, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National…
49 AU members have signed free trade pact – Kagame
July 3, 2018 Forty-nine out of the 55 members of the African Union have signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, said AU chairperson Paul Kagame. Kagame, who…
President John Magufuli shuffles cabinet, sacks home affairs minister
July 2, 2018 President John Magufuli of Tanzania has reshuffled his cabinet and will swear in three new ministers on Monday, his office said, in a shake-up that included the…
Kenyan shilling holds firm against the United States dollar
July 2, 2018 The Kenyan shilling was firm against U.S. dollar on Monday due to tight liquidity in the local money markets amid reduced demand from oil importers and manufacturers,…
Donald Trump lashes Saudi Arabia for drop in Iran’s oil supply
July 2, 2018 President Donald Trump lashed out at OPEC with a warning to stop manipulating oil markets and piled pressure on U.S. ally Saudi Arabia to raise supplies to…