Day: January 8, 2021
5 posts
U.S. blacklists Iraqi militia leader in connection with deadly anti-govt protests
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an Iraqi militia leader and former national…
Power struggle leaves U.N. rights body without leader
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Russia and China are opposed to a candidate from Fiji seen as a staunch human…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveil underground missile base in Gulf: state media
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards unveiled an underground missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on…
Iran leader Khamenei bans imports of U.S., British COVID-19 vaccines
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei banned Iran’s government on Friday from importing COVID-19 vaccines from…
Oil near 11-month highs on Saudi output cut pledge, equities rally
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices held near 11-month highs on Friday and were on track for a strong…