Thousands rally to back Tunisian president
More than 5,000 demonstrators held a show of support Sunday throughout Tunisia for President Kais Saied whose power grab has stirred controversy in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
Algeria escalates France dispute with flight ban
The Algerian government has banned French military planes from its airspace, the French army said on Sunday, amid a diplomatic crisis sparked by a visa row and reported critical comments … Read More
Iran urges US to unfreeze $10 bn to show ‘intentions’
Iran’s foreign minister has called on the United States to unlock $10 billion of Tehran’s frozen assets to clear the way for a return to a nuclear deal.
Foreign diplomatic activity reflects concern with helping Lebanon
Lebanon this week will be the venue for a flurry of foreign diplomatic activity following the formation of a new government, reflecting growing international concern to help the crises-hit country … Read More
Lebanon sees 529 COVID-19 cases, seven deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon registered 529 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Sunday.
First ‘Egyptair’ flight lands in Israel
A plane branded with the logo of national Egyptian carrier Egyptair landed in Israel for the first time Sunday, a flight described as “historic” by the Israel Airports Authority.
Algeria bans French military planes from airspace: French army
The Algerian government has banned French military planes from its airspace, the French army said on Sunday, amid a diplomatic crisis sparked by a visa row and reported critical comments … Read More
Blast kills at least two civilians near Kabul mosque
An explosion outside a mosque in the Afghan capital killed at least two people on Sunday, senior Taliban officials said.
Paramilitaries fear Iraq vote plans disenfranchise fighters
Members of a paramilitary organisation integrated into Iraq’s regular security forces deplored Sunday an official decision preventing them from voting in the same way as other security personnel.
One child dead, flights suspended as cyclone approaches Oman
One child has died in flash flooding while flights and schools have been suspended as tropical Cyclone Shaheen bears down on Oman, authorities said Sunday.