Lebanese fleeing collapse at home seek security, salaries in UAE
Until a few months ago, 32-year-old Michelle Chaaya was a human resources professional at a multinational firm in Lebanon.
World reacts to Tunisia political turmoil
Tunisian President Kais Saied’s decision to suspend parliament and dimiss his prime minister sparked protests at home where the biggest political party decried it as a “coup”.
With first posthumous album, Prince pierces the American condition
A 12-track album finished in 2010 but shelved for unknown reasons, ‘Welcome 2 America’ offers a prophetic window into social struggles at today’s forefront, delving into racism, political division, technology … Read More
Israeli government wants more Ultra-Orthodox men to work, but faces pushback
Israel’s new government is looking to take advantage of a rare political opportunity to push more ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the workforce to boost the economy, a measure that could … Read More
Macron backs heritage bid of remote Polynesian islands
Macron was the only person at the gathering wearing a suit – with everybody else clad in costumes made of leaves from the local auti plant – as he addressed … Read More
Lebanon seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate without changes
Lebanon asked the United Nations Monday to extend the mandate of its peacekeeping force in the south of the country without any modifications to its size and mission.
Biden to meet Iraq PM, announce ‘new phase’ of US deployment
President Joe Biden, who will host Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi Monday, is expected to launch a “new phase” of the US military presence in Iraq, formally ending combat operations … Read More
Beirut neighborhood fixed but residents remain broken from the blast
As dark smoke billowed into fill into the sky and noises similar to fireworks sounded louder coming from the direction of Beirut’s port, less than two kilometers from their home; Kamila … Read More
After $4 billion in losses, Heathrow tells UK to open up travel
London’s Heathrow Airport urged Britain to open up travel to vaccinated passengers after its recovery fell behind hubs elsewhere in Europe, pushing its cumulative pandemic losses to $4 billion.
Tunisian democracy in crisis after president ousts government
Tunisia faced its biggest crisis in a decade of democracy on Monday after President Kais Saied ousted the government and froze parliament in a move which appeared to be backed … Read More