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A South African court granted former President Jacob Zuma’s request for a delay in his arms deal corruption trial Tuesday, and adjourned proceedings for three weeks.

China Tuesday said the US had “fabricated” allegations it carried out a massive Microsoft hack, countering that Washington was the “world champion” of cyber attacks while raging at American allies … Read More

Lebanon records 632 COVID-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours

Israel warned consumer goods giant Unilever Plc Tuesday of “severe consequences” from a decision by subsidiary Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories, and urged US … Read More

Two rockets were launched at Israel from Lebanon overnight Tuesday, setting off sirens but causing no damage or injuries, and the Israeli military said it had responded with artillery fire.

World stocks and oil prices sank Monday as the spreading Delta virus variant fuelled fears it could undermine the economic recovery, and the OPEC+ alliance agreed to hike output.

A Moroccan court on Monday jailed dissident reporter Omar Radi for six years on sexual assault and espionage charges, which he denied, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.

Lebanon recorded 215 new coronavirus cases and one death in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Monday, as the country received nearly 130,000 more jabs from the COVAX … Read More

Years before becoming president of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel pushed for greater public access to the internet at a time when it was only available to a tiny minority.

Arsenal have signed Belgium Under-21 midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday.