Iran nuclear talks could resume in September: EU official
Iran is ready to resume talks reviving the nuclear deal with world powers under new president Ebrahim Raisi, and meetings could take place in Vienna from early September, an EU … Read More
Lebanon records 1,593 new virus cases, six deaths
Lebanon recorded 1,593 new COVID-19 cases, as well as six more deaths, the Health Ministry reported Saturday.
Foreign jihadists kill six pro-regime fighters in Syria
Foreign jihadists based in Syria’s last major rebel bastion killed at least six regime fighters in an attack Friday in the northwest of the country, a war monitor said.
Lebanon records 1,593 COVID-19 cases, six deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon records 1,593 COVID-19 cases, six deaths in last 24 hours
Malcom hits extra-time winner as Brazil retain Olympic crown
Brazil won Olympic men’s football gold for the second consecutive tournament as substitute Malcom struck the winner in a 2-1 victory over Spain after extra time Saturday.
Javelin joy for India, golden Felix finale, Hassan double
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a first ever Olympic track and field gold medal for India Saturday as the Tokyo Games athletics competition drew to a close.
Iran denies role in tanker attack, says seeks Gulf security
Iran on Saturday rejected as psychological warfare accusations that it was behind a deadly attack on a tanker off Oman’s coast, and said Tehran sought to enhance the security of … Read More
Second Afghan city falls as Taliban tighten noose over countryside
The Taliban seized the stronghold of a notorious Afghan warlord Saturday, officials said, the second provincial capital to fall to the insurgents in less than 24 hours.
What now for Ennahdha after Tunisia political ‘earthquake’?
Tunisian President Kais Saied’s move to sack the government and dissolve parliament two weeks ago has triggered what experts say is an existential crisis for his nemesis, the Islamist-inspired party … Read More
Proud Durant leads U.S. to fourth straight Olympic basketball gold
NBA All-Star Kevin Durant hailed his team for overcoming adversity Saturday after pouring in a game-high 29 points to lead the United States past France 87-82 for a “beautiful” fourth … Read More