Qataris vote in subdued first legislative election
Qataris began voting in the emirate’s first legislative election Saturday in a symbolic nod to democracy that analysts say will not lead to power shifting away from the ruling family.
Libyans end Morocco talks without sign of election law deal
Two rival Libyan factions wound up a meeting in Morocco without any sign of agreement on a disputed electoral law, ahead of polls scheduled for December 24.
Lebanese pound falls again on black market
The Lebanese pound fell on the black market Saturday, trading at LL17,450 to the dollar, exchange dealers said.
UN unveils Emergency Response Plan for Lebanon
The United Nations held a news conference Friday at the ESCWA offices to outline their Emergency Response Plan for Lebanon, seeking to provide essential support to 1.1 million of Lebanon’s … Read More
Dubai Expo ‘new city’ will exist for decades, says chief
Dubai has created a “new city” for Expo 2020 that will exist for decades, the head of the event told AFP, promising most of the vast site will remain in … Read More
Scarlett Johansson, Disney settle ‘Black Widow’ pay suit
Johansson argued that Disney’s distribution strategy was a breach of contract, costing her millions of dollars. Disney derided her ‘callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the … Read More
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.