Lebanon reports 21 coronavirus deaths, 302 new cases
Lebanon registered 21 COVID-19 deaths and 302 cases over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Monday, confirming a slowing trend in the spread of the virus.
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Lebanon detains 60 migrants in foiled Mediterranean crossing
The army said Monday it has foiled an attempt to smuggle 60 people, mostly from Syria, out of Lebanon, days after dozens of Syrians were caught trying to cross to … Read More
Qatar’s emir visits Saudi Arabia, emir’s office says in statement
Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is visiting Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on Monday evening and will meet the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, the emir’s office said in … Read More
Israeli military suspends drill to focus on possible escalation in violence
The Israeli military said on Monday it was suspending for a day a major drill in order to focus efforts on preparing for a possible escalation of violence as tensions … Read More
Berlin film fest says safe to hold its planned outdoor edition in June
The programme will be made up primarily of movies shown online at the March edition, including the winners of its Golden and Silver Bears, which will be awarded at a … Read More
Hamas threatens escalation unless Israeli police leave Al-Aqsa
Hamas Islamists warned Israel Monday that it would face escalation unless it withdrew its forces from the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and a flashpoint east Jerusalem neighbourhood within an hour.
Iraq journalist targeted in shooting undergoes brain surgery
A prominent Iraqi journalist, shot by gunmen Monday in southern Iraq, has undergone brain surgery and is in a critical condition, a Baghdad hospital said.
Lebanon reports 21 COVID-19 deaths, 302 cases in last 24 hours
Lebanon reports 21 COVID-19 deaths, 302 cases in last 24 hours
BioNTech says ‘no evidence’ its jabs need adapting for variants
German firm BioNTech said Monday that the Covid-19 vaccine it developed with Pfizer does not require any modifications to work against variants of the virus, as it announced new plans … Read More
Report: Israeli helicopter strike on Syria wounds 1 person
An Israeli helicopter gunship opened fire on Monday on a home at the edge of Syria’s Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, wounding one person, Syrian state TV reported.