Month: March 2021

The world Thursday marked one year since the coronavirus threat was declared a pandemic, with vaccinations offering hope but much of humanity still enduring highly restricted lives and no clear … Read More

At least 22 countries enacted or proposed changes during the coronavirus pandemic that weaken environmental regulation, endangering protected areas around the globe, according to a research paper published on Thursday.

Lebanon’s caretaker interior minister said on Wednesday the country’s security forces were drained and unable to fulfil their duties as a financial meltdown and political deadlock bite.

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen destroyed Wednesday a “hostile aerial target”, belonging to the Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen’s Marib city, Saudi state TV reported.

Jordan has approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use against the coronavirus, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said Wednesday.

Exchange dealers were buying the dollar for LL10,600 and selling it for LL10,650, compared to LL10,600-LL10,650 Wednesday.

A planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday was cancelled, Israel’s public radio Kan said, citing a source involved in the planning.