Free-falling Lebanese pound down to new low
The Lebanese pound fell to a new record low for a third straight day Tuesday, trading at LL15,550 against the dollar on the black market.
Twitter adds ‘Arabic (feminine)’ language option in diversity drive
Twitter on Tuesday introduced an “Arabic (feminine)” language setting enabling the social media site to speak to users using feminine grammar, part of what it said was an inclusion and … Read More
White House backs repeal of 2002 Iraq use of force authorization
Efforts to repeal a 2002 US authorization for use of military force against Iraq got a boost Monday when the White House backed the idea, saying ending the AUMF would … Read More
Subdued Iran vote will still impact wider Mideast
Iran’s presidential election on Friday, though likely more a coronation for a hard-line candidate long cultivated by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, still carries implications for a wider Middle East … Read More
Israeli nationalists to march in Jerusalem, Palestinians plan ‘Day of Rage’
Far-right Israeli groups will march in East Jerusalem on Tuesday in a flag-waving procession that risks igniting tensions with Palestinians in the contested city and rekindling violence between Israel and … Read More
Skriniar lifts Slovakia to win over Poland
Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar fired Slovakia to a 2-1 victory over neighbors Poland Monday in their opening game at Euro 2020 in Saint Petersburg.
Roger Federer eases into second round at Halle
Roger Federer eased into the second round of the ATP grass court tournament in Halle Monday with a straight sets win over qualifier Ilya Ivashka.
Lebanese escape daily woes with whitewater river kayaking
In spite of the dire situation in Lebanon with an escalating economic crisis, locals can still find a way to escape, at least temporarily, the daily pressures by looking for … Read More
Bodies wash up on Yemen coast after reports of migrant boat sinking
A number of bodies washed up at Ras al-Arah on Yemen’s Red Sea coast on Monday from a suspected migrant boat that sank offshore, a local official said.
Scotland stunned by Czechs’ Schick on Euro return
Scotland’s long-awaited return to a major international tournament was ruined by Patrik Schick’s slick finishing as the Czech Republic won 2-0 at Hampden Monday to move top of Euro 2020 … Read More