Free fall: Lebanese pound sinks to new low, 20,000 mark in sight
Lebanon’s free-falling currency hit a new record low Friday, trading at 19,150 to the dollar on the black market, as the country’s political and economic crises deepened.
Pfizer to seek U.S. authorization for COVID booster shot as Delta variant spreads
Pfizer Inc plans to ask U.S. regulators to authorize a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine within the next month based on evidence of greater risk of reinfection six months … Read More
Biden lost faith in the U.S. mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago
President Joe Biden’s frustrations with Afghanistan boiled over more than a decade ago, and they never again eased.
Iran’s nuclear activity is concerning, says Saudi official
Saudi Arabia is concerned about increased nuclear activities by Iran which threaten regional security, a Saudi foreign ministry official said, after Tehran started the process of producing enriched uranium metal.
Afghan Taliban say capture key border crossing with Iran
The Taliban said on Friday they had captured Afghanistan’s biggest border crossing with Iran, as the insurgents continued a blistering offensive across the country.
Pliskova rallies to reach first Wimbledon final
Former world number one Karolina Pliskova reached her maiden Wimbledon final after coming back from a set down to beat second seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 5-7 6-4 6-4 Thursday.
Countercultural filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. dies at 85
‘He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout,’ Downey Jr. wrote. ‘According to my stepmom’s calculations, they were happily married for just over 2000 years.’
Lebanon gas station worker breaks gender barrier
Working long hours filling up gas, Amani Muneimneh challenges gender stereotypes beneath a scorching sun and facing long fuel queues.
Kabul sends in commandos as Taliban surround Afghan city
Afghan commandos battled the Taliban for control of a provincial capital Thursday as the president insisted they had the capacity to defeat the insurgents even with a complete US troop … Read More
Beating England at Wembley would be a dream says Verratti
Italy midfielder Marco Verratti said beating England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final Sunday would be a dream, insisting his side go into the match with no fear.