Saudi Arabian citizens entered stores after coronavirus blockade restrictions were lifted in June, hoping to save money on non-perishable goods, from food and clothing to electronics and cars, before the kingdom triples your value added tax or VAT. Riyadh announced the levy, which increased from 5% to 15% on July …
Read More »Fire damage to building at Iran nuclear enrichment site
A fire burned a building above Natanz’s underground nuclear enrichment facility in Iran, though authorities say it did not affect its centrifuge operation or cause any radiation emission. By NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press July 2, 2020, 12:30 pm 4 min read 4 min read Share on FacebookShare …
Read More »Iran sentences Rouhollah Zam to death
Zam was found guilty of “corruption on earth,” a spokesman for the judiciary, Gholam Hossein Esmaeili, told reporters on Tuesday. The term does not specify a single crime, but it is a charge that the Iranian government sometimes uses in cases of alleged attempts to overthrow the government. Zam ran …
Read More »UN Urges Halt Conflict Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: Live Updates | News
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution demanding an “immediate cessation of hostilities” for at least 90 days in key conflicts including Syria, Yemen, Libya, South Sudan and the Congo to confront the pandemic of coronavirus. New cases of coronavirus in the United States increased by nearly 50,000, …
Read More »‘It will be a disaster’: Palestinians prepare for annexation | Palestine News
Palestinian farmers living in the occupied Jordan Valley say they are concerned about what the future holds for them with Israel’s impending annexation of the territory, which could start as soon as Wednesday. The concerns that abound in annexation will prevent them from accessing their land and will be cut …
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