Section: United Arab Emirates
What is Putin up to with surprise political shake-up?
With the shock replacement of his government and plans for a constitutional overhaul, President Vladimir Putin has set in motion sweeping changes to Russia’s political order. But what is the longtime Russian leader really up to? And — with Putin facing the end in 2024 of what is supposed to be his final term — what does it mean for his hold...
Ukraine says bodies of all 11 Ukrainians killed in Iran plane crash identified
The bodies of all 11 Ukrainians who died in last week’s plane crash in Iran have been identified and will be transported back to Ukraine on Jan. 19, the interior ministry said in a statement to …read more Source:: Al...
Senate to take charge of Trump impeachment process
The US Senate will take charge of the impeachment process on Thursday, setting the stage for the trial of President Donald Trump to get under way in earnest next week. The seven managers appointed by the House of Representatives – effectively the prosecutors – are scheduled to march over to the Senate and read out the two articles of...
Grieving nations demand Iran compensate relatives of plane attack victims
Five countries whose citizens died when Iran shot down an airliner last week said on Thursday that Tehran should pay compensation to families of the victims. The foreign ministers of Canada, Ukraine, …read more Source:: Al...
Malaysia Airlines suspends Boeing 737 MAX deliveries due to jet’s grounding
* Cites jet’s delayed return to service after two fatal crashes* Had 25 on order, flagged potential delay last year* Five of the planes were due to arrive in 2020* Malaysian government seeking buyer for airline Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it had suspended deliveries of 25 Boeing Co 737 MAX jets, citing the plane’s delayed...
Iran has not responded to Ukraine black boxes request: Interfax
Iran has not answered a request from Ukraine for access to the black boxes of a civilian plane it unintentionally downed, Interfax reports, citing a Ukrainian official. …read more Source:: Al...
Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief
The Senate impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is likely to begin in seven days with key players sworn in later this week, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday. McConnell said he expected the House of Representatives to deliver the articles of impeachment against Trump to the upper chamber on Wednesday. “We believe that...
New footage shows Iranian missiles hitting Ukraine plane
The blurry film shows the Kiev-bound plane on fire and circling back to Tehran’s airport. …read more Source:: Khaleej...
Ukraine asks Iran to return black boxes from crashed plane
Ukraine’s prosecutor’s office and security service have asked Iranian authorities to give Kiev black boxes from the crashed Ukrainian plane, the prosecutors office said on Wednesday.A top …read more Source:: Al...
Ukraine plane struck by two Iranian missiles: New York Times
Two Iranian missiles struck down a Ukrainian passenger jet, the New York Times reported Tuesday, posting verified security camera footage showing double projectiles gliding through the sky before …read more Source:: Al...
