Dario Salvi

From Lieberman to Gantz, those who want to end the ten-year rule of the outgoing prime minister are riding high. Trump’s support for Bibi didn’t come this time. A source told AsiaNews that if the PM wins the probe into corruption charges against him will end. There are tensions and concerns over possible vandalism at polling stations.

Global production dropped by over 5%. The Brent price touches $ 67.77 (+ 11%) after breaking the threshold of 70 and WTI futures have reached $ 59.75 (+ 8.9%). The attack with the drones claimed by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Washington accuses Iran, which denies involvement. Fears from supply experts for the coming weeks.

The jihadist militias had destroyed or plundered much of the collection. With the help of the faithful and volunteers, it was returned to the public with the aim of becoming a cultural and educational reference point. Syrian-Catholic priest: "A structure reborn from the rubble and destruction" which today houses 650 volumes.

The Indian Salesian spent 18 months in the hands of an extremist group. His experience testifies to the value of prayer in hard times and of the importance of standing with those persecuted for their faith. The award will be given next Sunday, two years after the clergyman’s liberation. The current Chaldean Primate and the Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong are among past laureates.

The bomb was placed at the edge of the road and exploded yesterday evening as the vehicle passed. According to the Turkish authorities, the Kurdish militia of the PKK are behind the attack. One of the injured has already been discharged while two others are in serious condition. In August three mayors removed and 400 people arrested for alleged links with the independence movement.

Armed Shia groups are again trying to achieve a "demographic shift" in the Plain. For the Chaldean primate, it is a moral and national duty to defend the permanence of the Christian community. Armed groups must be pulled from the region and development projects funded.

The visit was scheduled as part of the World Cup qualifying process. Tensions remain high following Sahar Khodayari’s death, who set herself on fire outside a courthouse where she was on trial for violating the ban on women in stadiums.

For BMJ Global Health, the draconian measures imposed by the US deny opportunities and access to information. The impact is huge and undermines worldwide research and publications. Iran is third in terms of engineering and science graduates. The academic boycott is not useful to achieve political ends.

In case of victory at the polls, the Israeli prime minister intends to annex part of the occupied territories of the West Bank. For Arab ministers it is a "dangerous development" and a "new aggression by Israel" that preclude any attempt at peace. Riyadh calls for a meeting of the Organization of Islamic cooperation.

The opening of the St Francis Xavier parish church in Salalah is an "extraordinary event" in a climate of "great quietness". The main challenges for the migrant community are job loss and prospects for young people. Faith is the only source of stability along with people's enthusiasm. Oman maintains an open position, which gives it flexibility to negotiate amid conflicts.

Parliament and the judiciary reject the Prime Minister's proposal to install cameras in the polling stations in Arab towns, due to the (presumed) danger of fraud. The outgoing leader, in search of the fifth mandate, brandishes the threat of the ayatollah’s atomic capabilities. And reveals, without proving it, a destroyed site for the development of nuclear weapons.

The first brick was laid on 16 February 2018. The structure has a seating capacity of 600 and a multi-purpose hall. Vicar of Arabia thanked those who worked on the project. For the Apostolic Nuncio, the church represents a sign of hope. Omani minister expressed his profound happiness for the shared celebration.