Oil slick nears Omani beaches, anti-ISIS force to leave Iraq and Perseid meteors in sky over UAE
An oil slick off Oman has begun contaminating beaches as it edges closer to shore. It came from the Russia-linked tanker, Caroline Bezengi, which was under sanctions and disabled by an explosion in June. Environmentalists are also warning about the long-term impact of pollution to the region caused by the Iran war. Iraq and the US have reached a final agreement on the withdrawal of the…
An oil slick originating from a sanctions-hit Russian tanker has started to contaminate Oman's beaches as it inches nearer to the shore. Environmentalists are worried about the potential long-lasting damage to the region's environment due to the ongoing Iran war. Iraq and the US have recently finalized their agreement to withdraw the international force deployed to combat ISIS.
This development follows Baghdad's efforts to disarm militia groups and reconfigure its relationship with the US, focusing on economic and security cooperation. Lebanon's parliament recently approved a controversial amnesty bill aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding, although some critics fear it may protect certain prisoners convicted of attacking or killing members of the Lebanese army, potentially sparing them from facing full penalties.
Additionally, Syria has lodged a formal protest with the United Nations following Colombia's recent recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Colombia's new president, a fervent supporter of Israel, made this announcement shortly after being inaugurated. In the United Arab Emirates, observers have been flocking to the desert early on Thursday morning to witness the Perseid meteor shower illuminate the night sky.
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