Sixth Saudi site makes UNESCO heritage list
A sixth site in Saudi Arabia has been added to UNESCO’s world heritage list, the UN organisation announced on Saturday.
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Lebanon records 843 more COVID-19 cases, new wave feared
Lebanon recorded 843 new coronavirus cases and one death in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Saturday, amid fears the latest spike in infections indicate a new wave … Read More
Jordan to vaccinate children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19
Jordan will start vaccinating children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19 from Sunday, the state news agency said on Saturday.
Iraq arrests ‘cell’ over deadly bombing claimed by IS
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced Saturday the arrest of a “terror cell” behind a Baghdad market bombing that killed dozens and was claimed by the Islamic State group.
Solskjaer signs new Manchester United deal until 2024
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a new deal to stay at Old Trafford until at least 2024, with an option for an extra year, the Premier League … Read More
China claim early Olympic golds, Carapaz wins cycling crown
China claimed three gold medals on the first day of the Tokyo Olympics Saturday and cyclist Richard Carapaz became just the second competitor in Ecuador’s history to top the podium, … Read More
Afghan govt imposes night curfew to stem Taliban advance
Afghan authorities on Saturday imposed a night-time curfew across 31 of the country’s 34 provinces to curb surging violence unleashed by a sweeping Taliban offensive in recent months, the interior … Read More
Lebanon and Iraq ink 1 million tons of oil deal
Lebanon and Iraq signed a landmark agreement Saturday to ship 1 million tons of Iraqi diesel to operate the country’s aging power plants.
Afghan govt imposes night curfew across almost entire country
Afghan authorities on Saturday imposed a night-time curfew across 31 of the country’s 34 provinces to curb surging violence unleashed by a sweeping Taliban offensive in recent months, the interior … Read More
Drone attacks Iraq base hosting US troops: coalition
A drone attack has been carried out on a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan that hosts American troops, without causing any casualties, the US-led coalition said Saturday.