Uneasy calm in Syria’s Daraa after truce
An uneasy calm held sway in a southern Syrian city Sunday after its opposition-held half returned to state control under a surrender deal, AFP journalists on a government-organised tour said.
Lebanon registers 785 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon registered 11 coronavirus deaths and 785 cases in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Sunday.
Iraq PM holds talks on economic links on Iran visit
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi met Iran’s recently-elected President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday to discuss the neighbours’ economic relations, official sources said.
EU urges new Lebanese govt to adopt reforms “without delay”
The European Union Sunday urged Lebanon’s new government to move quickly to adopt reforms that would pave the way for a deal with the International Monetary Fund to halt the … Read More
Two more Turkish troops killed in cross-border operations
Two more Turkish soldiers were killed in cross-border operations in Syria and Iraq, the defence ministry said on Sunday, bringing the total military casualties to four at the weekend.
10% of UAE private sector workers should be Emiratis in five years
Private sector companies in the UAE will have to fill 10% of their positions with Emirati nationals in five years time, the UAE said on Sunday in its latest tranche … Read More
Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks
Iran is to allow the U.N. nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at Iranian nuclear sites after talks on Sunday with IAEA head Rafael Grossi, according to the head of … Read More
FBI releases declassified 9/11 document after Biden order
The FBI on Saturday released the first document related to its investigation of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States and allegations of Saudi government support for the … Read More
The main challenges facing Lebanon’s new government
Lebanon’s new government, finally formed in the throes of an accelerating economic meltdown after 13 months of political deadlock, has its work cut out.
Iraq PM visits neighbour Iran for economic talks
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi met Iran’s recently-elected President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday to discuss the neighbours’ economic relations, official sources said.