The pope’s visit rekindles Iraqi pride
The scenes from Iraq for the Pope’s four-day visit are nothing short of remarkable.
Lebanon’s women bear the brunt of country’s debilitating crises
As the world marks this year’s International Women’s Day, the women of Lebanon face a country deteriorating on economic, health, political, and social grounds, causing greater gender disparities, rising domestic … Read More
Pope Francis says to visit Lebanon next: Sky News Arabia
Pope Francis says to visit Lebanon next: Sky News Arabia
UNICEF, France Development Agency to restore Karantina public hospital
UNICEF and the French Development Agency (AFD), in partnership with Lebanon’s Health Ministry, signed a grant agreement Monday that would kick off plans to restore and complete the Karantina University … Read More
Pope defends Iraqi trip despite COVID-19 risk, says God will provide
Pope Francis said Monday that he decided to visit Iraq despite a rise in COVID-19 cases after much prayer and contemplation and suggested God would protect those who came to … Read More
US commits to Saudi defense after Houthi attacks on oil heartland
The United States said Monday it is committed to defending Saudi Arabia following drone and missile strikes claimed by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, including on a Saudi facility vital to … Read More
Israel, Cyprus and Greece agree to link power grids via subsea cable
Cyprus, Greece and Israel Monday signed an initial agreement to build the world’s longest and deepest underwater power cable that will traverse the Mediterranean seabed at a cost of about … Read More
US embassy condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil heartland
The United States said Monday it is committed to defending Saudi Arabia following drone and missile strikes by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, including on a Saudi facility vital to oil … Read More
Flower protest in Paris for Iranian no-headscarf activist
Activists laid flowers near the Iranian Embassy in Paris Monday to show support for a women’s rights campaigner sentenced to prison after handing out flowers to women on the Tehran … Read More
Sudanese couple in Egypt help feed struggling fellow migrants
When a Sudanese couple started a charity to support fellow migrants in Egypt’s capital in 2017, the focus was on teaching children and vocational skills for adults.