West Baghdad without water after ‘attack’ on power grid
Baghdad’s west has been cut off from the city’s water network after the Islamic State group attacked an electricity pylon powering a pumping station, authorities and residents said on Saturday.
Lebanon army deploys at gas stations
Lebanon’s army Saturday raided gas stations and seized petrol to curb hoarding as the central bank chief stood firm on his decision to halt fuel subsidies.
Fernandes, Pogba shine as five-star Man Utd thrash Leeds
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and Paul Pogba provided four assists as Manchester United thrashed Leeds 5-1 at a packed Old Trafford on Saturday to get their Premier League season … Read More
Lebanon pound up on new govt optimism
The Lebanese pound rose on the black market Saturday, trading at 19,850 to the dollar, after reports said a new government could be finally formed next week.
Iran orders travel ban and shutdown amid COVID surge
Iran is to impose a one-week lockdown and a ban on road travel amid a fifth COVID-19 surge in the worst-hit country in the Middle East, state television reported on … Read More
Afghan president says in urgent talks as Taliban take key town near Kabul
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani said he was in urgent talks with local leaders and international partners as Taliban rebels pushed closer to Kabul, capturing a key town south of the … Read More
US envoys press Tunisia president on democracy
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Friday dismissed US concerns over threats to democracy in the North African country more than a month after he suspended parliament, raising charges of a … Read More
Nobody running Lebanon, Salameh says
Lebanon’s Central Bank governor said nobody was running the country as he defended his decision to halt fuel subsidies that have drained currency reserves, saying the government could resolve the … Read More
La Liga returns under a financial cloud and without Messi
La Liga, just three years ago the undisputed monarch of European football, returns for a new season Friday after a traumatic summer that ended with its crown jewel being given … Read More
Pressure on Poch to deliver with PSG ‘galacticos’ after Messi arrival
Lionel Messi’s arrival at Paris Saint-Germain has left the club with the most frightening front line in the sport, but now coach Mauricio Pochettino is under pressure to deliver the … Read More