Bodies wash up on Yemen coast after reports of migrant boat sinking
A number of bodies washed up at Ras al-Arah on Yemen’s Red Sea coast on Monday from a suspected migrant boat that sank offshore, a local official said.
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Scotland stunned by Czechs’ Schick on Euro return
Scotland’s long-awaited return to a major international tournament was ruined by Patrik Schick’s slick finishing as the Czech Republic won 2-0 at Hampden Monday to move top of Euro 2020 … Read More
Will banks and BDL be able to sustain $400 monthly payment to depositors for next five years?
Most Lebanese banks seemed willing to meet the Central Bank’s instructions to allow depositors to start withdrawing $400 banknotes and its equivalent in pounds although some were not sure if … Read More
Carlos Ghosn pledges lengthy fight to clear his name
Fugitive former car executive Carlos Ghosn said on Monday he was prepared for a lengthy process to clear his name with French authorities, and vowed to challenge an Interpol warrant … Read More
Lebanese escape daily woes with whitewater river rafting
In spite of the dire situation in Lebanon with an escalating economic crisis, locals can still find a way to escape, at least temporarily, the daily pressures by looking for … Read More
Amal warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Berri’s initiative derailed
The Amal Movement Monday warned of catastrophic consequences if Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri’s initiative aimed at resolving the Cabinet crisis was derailed by the continued obstruction of the formation of … Read More
NATO designates China as a “systemic” challenge
NATO will confront China’s military ambitions for the first time and designate Beijing as presenting “systemic challenges”, according to a copy of a summit communique seen by Reuters and set … Read More
Lebanon reports 45 coronavirus cases, 3 deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon recorded 45 coronavirus cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Monday, as the country maintains a consistent drop in the spread of the … Read More
Egypt upholds death penalty for 12 Brotherhood members
An Egyptian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 Muslim Brotherhood members, including two senior leaders of the outlawed Islamist movement, a judicial official said.
Sudan says it is open to conditional interim deal on Ethiopia dam
Sudan is open to a partial interim agreement on Ethiopia’s multi-billion-dollar dam on the Blue Nile, with specific conditions, Irrigation Minister Yasir Abbas said on Monday.