Lebanon records 331 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths
Lebanon records 331 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths
Hamas key ‘victory’ in Israel war over Palestinian rival: analysts
After a ceasefire with Israel, Hamas has claimed “victory” but the Palestinian Islamist group’s success lies more in marginalising its political rival Fatah than in battle, analysts say.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in Britain
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through London and other British cities on Saturday to protest against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip during fighting with the Islamist group Hamas.
Life slowly resumes in ravaged Gaza Strip after ceasefire
Cafes reopened, fishermen set out to sea and shopkeepers dusted off shelves Saturday as Gazans slowly resumed their daily lives after a deadly 11-day conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Hariri says will not form govt to satisfy Aoun’s demands
Prime minister-designate Saad Hariri accused President Michel Aoun of deliberate obstruction to the Cabinet formation and said he will not form a government under Aoun’s demands at a Parliament session … Read More
Much about US pullout from Afghanistan is unclear
When he pulled the plug on the American war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said the reasons for staying, 10 years after the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, … Read More
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest
An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese … Read More
Gaza ceasefire holding as Egyptian mediators consult Hamas, Israel
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip held on Saturday as Egyptian mediators pressed on with talks with the two sides on securing longer-term calm, … Read More
China’s Mars rover touches ground on red planet
China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet, China’s space administration said Saturday.
Return of Iraqis seen as easing threat from Syria camp
The Iraqi government for the first time is expected to bring home about 100 Iraqi families from a sprawling camp in Syria next week, a move that US officials see … Read More