In Egypt’s Red Sea, corals fade as oceans warm
Standing on a boat bobbing gently in the Red Sea, Egyptian diving instructor Mohamed Abdelaziz looks on as tourists snorkel amid the brilliantly coloured corals, a natural wonder now under … Read More
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Four hurt as Saudi intercepts suspected Yemen rebel drone
Four workers were wounded Wednesday as the Saudi-led coalition fighting in neighbouring Yemen intercepted an explosives-laden drone targeting the kingdom’s Abha airport, state media reported.
Iran-SKorea row worsens over oil billions frozen by US sanctions
A row between Iran and South Korea is intensifying, with Tehran threatening legal action unless Seoul releases more than $7 billion in funds for oil shipments frozen because of US … Read More
Torres double ends Italy’s record run to put Spain in Nations League final
Ferran Torres put Spain into the Nations League final Wednesday with a brace in a 2-1 win that ended Italy’s world record unbeaten run at 37 matches in front of … Read More
Enacting reforms, improving electricity govt’s top priorities: Mikati
Enacting financial reforms, increasing electricity supplies and supporting poor families are at the top of the government’s priorities, Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Wednesday.
Saudi to lift ban on Qatar’s beIN Sports: source
Saudi Arabia is to lift its ban on Qatar-based beIN Sports, a source said Wednesday, potentially smoothing the way for a Saudi takeover of England’s Newcastle United football club.
Lebanon records 796 coronavirus cases, seven deaths in 24 hours
Lebanon registered 796 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Wednesday.
Enacting reforms, improving electricity are govt’s priorities: Mikati
Enacting financial reforms, increasing electricity supplies and supporting poor families are at the top of the government’s priorities, Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Wednesday.
Jordan set to supply Lebanon with electricity through Syria
Jordan said Wednesday that it was set to provide Lebanon with its electricity needs through Syrian territories.
Algeria tells France to ‘decolonise its history’ in new spat
Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra has told France to “decolonise” its history, in the latest verbal broadside between Paris and a former colony in Africa.