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Masrah al-Madina’s yearly multidisciplinary showcase for young and emerging talents has retooled to help artists cope with Lebanon’s current collapse

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

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.

The Lebanese pound rose on the black market Friday, trading at LL16,850 to the dollar, ending a six-day losing streak.

Turkey’s Karpowership said it stopped supplying Lebanon with electricity from its two power ships Friday as its contract expired.

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.

Covid-19 cases have soared to critical levels across Syria in recent weeks, officials told AFP Friday, with health facilities reaching maximum capacity and unable to cope.

Qatari women are standing in the country’s first legislative election Saturday, but in far lower numbers than men, prompting warnings that their influence on issues that affect women could be … Read More

A slow death if they stay or possible detention if they leave: the last residents of a Syria desert camp face an unenviable choice ahead of a new “voluntary departure” … Read More

Jordanian Prime Minister Bishr al-Khasawneh Thursday held talks with top Lebanese leaders focusing on supplying Lebanon with Jordanian electricity and transferring Egyptian gas to help the crises-hit country plagued by … Read More