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At least eight people were killed and scores injured on Tuesday when U.S. backed Kurdish-led forces fired live rounds to disperse Arab tribal protests against their rule in the Syrian … Read More
An Iranian naval vessel sank in the Gulf of Oman Wednesday after efforts to put out a fire failed, but the crew safely disembarked, the navy said.
Israel’s opposition leader moved closer to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday after agreeing terms with several parties, including one led by Defence Minister Benny Gantz, for a proposed … Read More
Turkey hopes to maximize its cooperation with Egypt and Gulf nations “on a win-win basis”, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, as Ankara works to repair its strained ties with … Read More
The Lebanese pound fell on the black market Wednesday, trading at LL13,050 against the dollar, as political efforts to expedite the formation of a new government hit a dead-end.
Rafael Nadal began his bid for a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title with a straight sets win at the French Open Tuesday as the fallout from Naomi Osaka’s revelations over … Read More
Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid for a second spell as coach, re-joining the club from Everton, both teams announced Tuesday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he’s prepared to risk tension with the U.S. if that is what it takes to neutralize Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
A flurry of intensified political activity has so far failed to make any headway in the Cabinet formation deadlock, Future officials said Tuesday, heightening fears of a prolonged standoff with … Read More
Lebanon recorded 242 coronavirus cases and six deaths over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Tuesday.