Lebanon records 513 COVID-19 cases, eight deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon registered 513 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Friday.
Blinken to hold talks in Paris after subs row
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks in Paris next week in a new bid to ease tensions after French anger over a submarine contract, the State Department … Read More
Hundreds of Iraqis rally to mark protests anniversary
Hundreds of Iraqis took to the streets of Baghdad on Friday to mark the second anniversary of a popular uprising that fizzled out after a bloody crackdown.
Merck to seek authorization for oral Covid drug
Pharmaceutical company Merck said Friday it will seek authorization in the US for an oral drug for Covid-19, after the pill showed “compelling results” in a clinical trial.
‘Mishkal’ returns with a theme of healing
Masrah al-Madina’s yearly multidisciplinary showcase for young and emerging talents has retooled to help artists cope with Lebanon’s current collapse
The Mikati-government era: The face of transition in Lebanese politics
Although the prolonged game of horse trading in the recent government formation was not uncommon in Lebanese politics, this time the players were using Najib Mikati’s Cabinet formation efforts as … Read More
Iran begins war games near Azerbaijan border
The Iranian army’s ground forces began holding manoeuvres near the country’s border with Azerbaijan on Friday, state media reported, despite criticism from its neighbour.
Lebanese pound nudges higher to snap losing streak
The Lebanese pound rose on the black market Friday, trading at LL16,850 to the dollar, ending a six-day losing streak.
Karpowership stops electricity supply to Lebanon
Turkey’s Karpowership said it stopped supplying Lebanon with electricity from its two power ships Friday as its contract expired.
Dubai opens glitzy Expo with extravagant show
Dubai opened its extravagant Expo 2020 on Thursday with a flashy ceremony boasting fireworks and lights displays as it attempts to woo the world despite the pandemic.