Iran says it is holding talks on prisoner exchanges with U.S.
Iran said on Tuesday it was holding talks on prisoner exchanges with the United States aimed at securing the release of Iranians held in U.
Death toll rises to 64 in Iraq Covid unit fire: medic
A fire which enveloped a Covid isolation unit in southern Iraq killed 64 people, a medical source told AFP in an updated toll on Tuesday.
Judge in Beirut blast probe ‘rejects MPs’ immunity move’
The judge investigating last year’s deadly Lebanon port blast on Monday rejected a request by MPs for more evidence before immunity for three ex-ministers can be waived, a judicial source … Read More
EU to adopt sanctions regime for Lebanon leaders, France says
The European Union on Monday agreed to adopt a sanctions regime for Lebanese leaders by the end of July, France said, in an effort to force a stable government to … Read More
Lebanon records 150 coronavirus cases, two deaths
Lebanon recorded 150 new coronavirus cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Monday.
Lebanon records 150 COVID-19 cases, two deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon records 150 COVID-19 cases, two deaths in last 24 hours
UAE says to launch digital currency within five years
The United Arab Emirates will launch its first digital currency by 2026, the central bank of the oil-rich Gulf state, which serves as the region’s financial hub, said Monday.
Macron sends envoy in bid to break Cabinet impasse
French President Emmanuel Macron is sending his special envoy to Beirut for talks with top Lebanese leaders in the latest attempt to push for the formation of a new government … Read More
Cuba blames unrest on U.S. sanctions, social media campaigns
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday blamed U.S. sanctions, tightened in recent years, for the medicine shortages, power outages and other economic shortcomings that fueled unusual protests this weekend.
Iraqis remain sceptical of vaccines as Covid cases rise
War-scarred Iraq is seeing thousands of new Covid cases a day but few people wear face masks and even fewer are vaccinated, sparking fears of an “epidemiological catastrophe”.