Beirut Lebanon Arab World News
Lebanon’s politicians have failed in all aspects in regards to protecting the state’s assets and building viable institutions, but their talent is unparalleled when it comes to stalling, shifting blame … Read More
Israeli far right groups scrapped a planned march through Jerusalem’s Old City after police refused to authorise it amid fears it would rekindle strife that led to 11 days of … Read More
While the French would provide the art and expertise, Jersey City would provide the cash, paying up to $6 million phased in over the cost of the five-year contract for … Read More
A senior World Bank official suggested Monday that the WB may be willing to increase financial soft loans to the needy families by an additional $300 million if the need … Read More
A top Hamas official on Monday warned of renewed violence if right-wing pro-settler organizations hold a controversial march Thursday in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem.
Caretaker Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni on Monday approved an advance payment in foreign currency to buy fuel for Electricite du Liban, a statement by the Finance Ministry said.
Gareth Southgate has chosen Ben White to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold in England’s Euro 2020 squad after an impressive performance in the 1-0 win over Romania.
British PM Boris Johnson will use the Group of Seven wealthy democracies’ summit next week to urge world leaders to commit to vaccinating the global population by the end of … Read More
The Lebanese pound was little changed Monday, trading at LL13,450 against the dollar, as banks and customers awaited a Central Bank circular detailing its plan to allow depositors to withdraw … Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that formalizes Russia’s exit from the Open Skies arms control treaty, a pact that allows unarmed surveillance flights over member countries.