Lebanon’s Bassil through to second round at Olympics
Lebanon’s Ray Bassil finished in 23rd place in the women’s trap shooting Wednesday, securing 67 from 75 bowls to ensure her place in Thursday’s second round.
U.S. imposes fresh Syria-related sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed fresh Syria-related sanctions on several individuals and entities, according to the Treasury’s website, increasing pressure on President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Tunisia’s judiciary launches funding probe into parties
Tunisia’s judiciary has opened an investigation into allegations political parties received foreign funding ahead of national elections held in 2019, the prosecutor’s office told AFP on Wednesday.
US returns to Iraq treasure trove of antiquities: Baghdad
The United States will return to Iraq some 17,000 archaeological treasures dating back 4,000 years and looted in recent decades, an “unprecedented” restitution, the culture minister in Baghdad said Wednesday.
Iran’s Khamenei warns to not trust West as new government expected
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that experience has shown “trusting the West does not work”, as the Islamic republic prepares for a new administration to take power.
Israel to issue 16,000 more work permits for Palestinians
Israel announced Wednesday it is to issue 16,000 more permits for Palestinians from the occupied West Bank to work in its construction and hotel industries, taking the total to over … Read More
Face masks recommended in public in Lebanon
Face masks should be mandatory in all public places in Lebanon, the Committee for the Follow-up and Preventative Measures for COVID-19 recommend during a meeting Wednesday, following the recent spike … Read More
Iran’s Khamenei blames “cowardly” U.S. for pause in nuclear talks
Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday the United States has conditioned its return to a landmark nuclear deal on a guarantee of “future” talks on Tehran’s missile arsenal and regional issues.
Taliban tell China Afghanistan will not be base for separatists
A top-level Taliban delegation visiting China on Wednesday assured Beijing the group will not allow Afghanistan to be used as a base for plotting against another country.
Brazil, Ivory Coast march into quarterfinals, Germany out
Defending champions Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals of the men’s Olympic football tournament after a 3-1 victory over Saudi Arabia Wednesday helped them top Group D while Ivory Coast booked … Read More