MIDLE EAST

Scientists create diamonds at room temperature in minutes

webmaster - November 20, 2020

Diamonds might be forever, but that doesn't mean they have to take eons to form.

Water transfer from Persian Gulf, beginning of a major development in Yazd Province

webmaster - November 20, 2020

By Sadeq Dehqan & Leila Imani

IMF, G20 warn recovery may be derailed, risks still very high

webmaster - November 20, 2020

Leaders of the global economy are warning that the recovery from this year’s recession is at risk and could be derailed as the resurgence...

Smuggled parrots stuffed in plastic bottles: Indonesia police

webmaster - November 20, 2020

Dozens of parrots stuffed into plastic water bottles have been discovered on a ship docked in Indonesia's Papua region, authorities said on Friday.

Returned library book could be up to 100 years overdue

webmaster - November 20, 2020

Officials at an Ontario library in Canada, said a book recently dropped into its return bin is believed to be up to 100 years...

Turkey to open 2,900-year-old fortress to tourists

webmaster - November 20, 2020

Tourists visiting eastern Turkey will now be able to stroll through the 2,900-year-old ruins of Altintepe Fortress, officials announced.

Gold dips as Mnuchin recalls pandemic-related funds

webmaster - November 20, 2020

Gold prices fell on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called for an end to some of the Federal Reserve's pandemic lending, sparking...

Struggling airlines seek to stay in the skies

webmaster - November 20, 2020

The airline industry holds its annual gathering by video conference next week under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic that has plunged the sector...