Pound at record low level again after tumultuous week
The Lebanese pound fell slightly on the black market Friday, hitting its record low reached earlier this week.
It’s time to talk about the Blue Line: Constructive re-engagement is key to stability
The Blue Line, stretching for 120km along Lebanon’s southern frontier, is a key to peace in the region. It is not a border, but a line of withdrawal.
Myanmar police open fire, kill one; UN Security Council due to meet on crisis
Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fired on protesters against last month’s military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta
Turkey blames bad weather for deadly military helicopter crash
Turkey’s defence minister on Friday blamed bad weather for a military helicopter crash that killed 10 soldiers and a senior commander in the country’s restive southeast.
Pope Francis leaves Rome at start of risky trip to Iraq
Pope Francis left Rome on Friday to start a four-day trip to Iraq, his most risky foreign trip since his election in 2012 and the first visit by a pontiff … Read More
Saudi-led coalition intercepts two drones Houthis say fired at Khamis Mushait
The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi group in Yemen said it destroyed an armed drone fired towards the kingdom on Friday, part of an attack the Houthis claimed to have … Read More
Biden’s Iran approach praised as deft despite lack of progress
U.S. President Joe Biden’s refusal to offer upfront sanctions relief to Iran may have angered Tehran’s clerical rulers but it has won some praise at home despite his failure so … Read More
US: Russia blocks Syria chemical weapons use accountability
The United States accused Syrian President Bashar Assad and his close ally Russia on Thursday of trying to block all efforts to hold Damascus accountable for using chemical weapons during … Read More
Chelsea inflict fifth straight home defeat on Liverpool
Chelsea gained the upper hand in a tight battle for a place in next season’s Champions League by inflicting Liverpool’s fifth consecutive home defeat as Mason Mount’s winner earned a … Read More
Sanchez brace sends Inter six-points clear
Alexis Sanchez struck twice in the second half as Inter Milan beat Parma 2-1 to move six points clear at the top of Serie A Thursday.