As Iran prepares to vote, its battered economy a major worry
Almost six years ago, Iranians poured into the streets to celebrate Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran candidate says he’s willing to potentially meet Biden
A prominent Iranian presidential candidate said Wednesday he’d be willing to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden if he wins his country’s election next week, though “America needs to send … Read More
Abu Dhabi restricts many public areas to those free of COVID
Abu Dhabi, the second-most populous emirate in the UAE, will restrict access to shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and other public places from June 15 to those who have been vaccinated … Read More
Palestinians say Israeli forces kill 3 in West Bank raid
Israeli troops shot and killed three Palestinians, including two security officers, in a shootout that erupted in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin during what appeared to be an … Read More
Lebanese pound near record low
The Lebanese pound retreated further on the black market Thursday, trading at LL14,750 against the dollar and edging closer towards a new record low.
Nadal braced for Djokovic at French Open as Sakkari ends Swiatek defense
Rafael Nadal reached the French Open semifinals for the 14th time Wednesday, setting up a potential blockbuster against Novak Djokovic, while Maria Sakkari stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek.
Peru leftist Castillo inches nearer win as rival plans legal fight back
Peruvian socialist Pedro Castillo was holding on to a slim lead in the deeply divided country’s presidential election on Wednesday with almost all votes processed, though with a gap of … Read More
Lebanon registers 139 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon registers 139 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hours
Everything in New York is bigger, even its Van Gogh exhibition
Producers of ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ have tapped Tony-Award-winning set designer David Korins for creative help after they secured a jaw-dropping 70,000-square-foot venue for their exhibit in lower Manhattan, easily the … Read More
Political activity intensified in bid to break Cabinet impasse
Political activity has been stepped up a bid to untangle the last remaining knots and subsequently clear the way for the formation of a proposed Cabinet of 24 nonpartisan specialists … Read More