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…
Oil pollution is spreading along Oman's beaches after a disabled tanker, linked to Russia, leaked its contents. Environmentalists caution about the long-lasting damage on the region's ecosystem from the ongoing Iran war. The Iraqi government has reached a final deal with the United States on withdrawing the international force deployed to combat ISIS. Simultaneously, Iraq aims to disarm militia groups and pivot its relationship with the US toward economic and security collaboration.
In Lebanon, the parliament has recently approved a controversial amnesty law, designed to address the prison overcrowding issue. However, concerns remain among critics who fear the law may protect certain convicts, especially those involved in attacking or killing military personnel, from facing the full extent of their sentences.
Following a formal protest to the UN, Syria has taken issue with Colombia recognizing Israeli control over the Golan Heights. Newly inaugurated Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, a fervent supporter of Israel, made this declaration post his swearing-in ceremony.
Meanwhile, UAE stargazers have set off towards the desert early this Thursday to witness the Perseid meteor shower, an annual celestial event that illuminates the night sky.
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