Gulf Air begins first commercial flight from Bahrain to Israel
A Gulf Air plane began the first commercial flight between Bahrain and Israel on Thursday, a year after the normalisation of diplomatic relations.
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US says it won’t normalize or upgrade diplomatic ties with Syria’s Assad
The United States has no plans to “normalize or upgrade” diplomatic relations with the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and also does not encourage others to do so, a … Read More
Ethiopia holds delayed elections in three regions
Conflict-torn Ethiopia is holding elections Thursday for dozens of federal parliamentary seats, the final round of voting before Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed forms a new government next week.
Lebanese pound drops sharply for sixth day
The Lebanese pound fell for a sixth day Thursday, trading at 17,450 against the dollar
Israel officers kill woman after Jerusalem stabbing attempt
Israeli police fatally shot a Palestinian woman who tried to stab officers in Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday, police said.
Israel foreign minister lands in Bahrain on landmark visit
Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid began a landmark visit Thursday to Bahrain where he will open the Israeli embassy one year after the US-brokered normalisation of ties.
UPDATE 1-U.S. says it won’t normalize or upgrade diplomatic ties with Syria’s Assad
The United States has no plans to “normalize or upgrade” diplomatic relations with the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and also does not encourage others to do so, a … Read More
Dismal Barca battered by Benfica as pressure on Koeman mounts
Barcelona were humbled 3-0 by Benfica Wednesday to pile the pressure on coach Ronald Koeman with the Spanish club’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.
Chiesa strikes to give Juve huge win over Chelsea
Federico Chiesa proved to be a big game player once again with the only goal in Juventus’ 1-0 Champions League win over Chelsea which could kick-start their faltering season.
Lewandowski scores double as Bayern thrash Dynamo Kiev
Robert Lewandowski scored twice for the second straight Champions League game this season as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-0 home win over Dynamo Kiev Wednesday.