UAE says Afghanistan’s Ghani is in Gulf Arab state
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf state’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday, after he left as Taliban fighters seized control.
Lebanon pays Alvarez $150,000 to conduct audit of BDL
The Finance Ministry Wednesday paid $150,000 to Alvarez & Marsal Company to conduct full forensic auditing of all the Central Bank’s accounts, a government source said.
In Mideast, Taliban victory seen as lesson in waning U.S. power
Across the Middle East, the Taliban’s rapid seizure of power in Afghanistan has been seen by some as a signal that players in the region can no longer depend on … Read More
Art lovers flock to see master Antonio Lopez paint on Madrid square
Every day from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. since the start of July, painter and sculptor Antonio Lopez, 85, has positioned his large easel and canvas and begun mixing his … Read More
Egyptian president invites Israel’s Bennett for official visit
Egypt’s president invited Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Wednesday for an official visit in the next few weeks, a statement issued by Bennett’s office said.
Singers in the dark: Syria ‘power cut video’ goes viral
When vocalist Shadi Safadi and Safar, the band he co-founded, brainstormed over a low-budget video, the only way not to be defeated by power outages was to embrace them
EU, US ‘deeply worried’ about Afghan women and girls
The EU, US and 18 other countries issued a joint statement on Wednesday saying they were “deeply worried about Afghan women and girls”, urging the Taliban to ensure their safety.
Despite Taliban assurances, world frets again about Afghan militant havens
Islamist groups around the world have hailed the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan, sparking global alarm that the country could once again become a safe haven for jihadists inspired by its … Read More
Syria’s top jihadist group hails Taliban takeover
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) alliance, led by Al-Qaeda’s former Syria affiliate, on Wednesday welcomed the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, saying it hoped Syria’s jihadists would also be victorious.
Akkar buries victims of fuel tank blast
Families laid to rest Wednesday victims of a fuel tank blast that killed at least 28 people in Akkar amid anger and sorrow over the country’s latest tragedy.