Lebanon runs out of children’s vaccines, says Abou Charaf
Lebanon faces a shortage in children’s vaccines, posing a health risk for growing generations, Head of order of physicians said Wednesday.
Saudi-UAE still at impasse as Russia steps in to rescue OPEC+ deal
Russia is leading efforts to close divisions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help strike a deal to raise oil output in coming months, three OPEC+ sources … Read More
Close Netanyahu ally, Likud lawmaker indicted for corruption
A close political ally of former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted Tuesday on a raft of corruption offenses allegedly committed while serving as a Likud party lawmaker in … Read More
Sale of rare Leonardo drawing triggers legal battle in France
One lawyer termed the government’s handling of the painting’s discovery as ‘catastrophic,’ arguing that, ‘A culture ministry worthy of its name would have ensured the French state acquire such a … Read More
Haitian president assassinated at home, sparking fears of widespread turmoil
Haitian President Jovenel Moise was shot dead by unidentified attackers in his private residence overnight in a “barbaric act”, the government said Wednesday, stirring fears of escalating turmoil in the … Read More
Taliban fighters storm capital of northwestern Afghan province
Regional officials in northern Afghanistan said Wednesday they had recaptured government buildings in a provincial capital after Taliban fighters stormed it overnight, taking over the police headquarters and sparking panic … Read More
French envoy slams Diab for shifting blame on economic collapse
The French ambassador rebuked caretaker prime minister for saying the country was under siege and blamed years of “mismanagement and inactivity” by Lebanese leaders for its economic collapse.
Haitian president assassinated at home in ‘barbaric act’ -PM
Haitian President Jovenel Moise was shot dead by unidentified attackers in his private residence overnight in an “inhuman and barbaric act” and his wife was injured, Interim Prime Minister Claude … Read More
Iran’s Rouhani apologises for blackouts, blames heat
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani apologised Wednesday for a wave of blackouts sweeping the country, blaming a searing drought he said had virtually halted hydroelectric power generation and prompted record consumption.
Rocket attack on Iraqi base housing U.S. forces – Iraqi military sources
At least 14 rockets hit western Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air base, host to U.S. and other international forces, on Wednesday, slightly wounding three people, a coalition spokesman said.