Middle East
World Bank: Lebanon blast caused damage up to $4.6 billion
August 31, 2020
World Bank: Lebanon blast caused damage up to $4.6 billion
BEIRUT (AP) — The massive explosion in Beirut earlier this month that killed and injured thousands of people has caused…
First direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi amid deal
August 31, 2020
First direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi amid deal
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Star of David-adorned El Al plane flew from Israel to the United…
Macron to meet iconic singer Fairuz in push for Lebanon reform
August 31, 2020
Macron to meet iconic singer Fairuz in push for Lebanon reform
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will next week meet iconic singer Fairuz and members of Lebanon’s political leadership as he…
Newly designated Lebanese PM urges immediate reforms, IMF deal
August 31, 2020
Newly designated Lebanese PM urges immediate reforms, IMF deal
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Mustapha Adib called on Monday for the formation of a new government in record…
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
August 31, 2020
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
BEIRUT (AP) — It was a century ago on Sept. 1, 1920, that a French general, Henri Gouraud, stood on…
Israeli and US officials to fly to UAE to cement ‘normalization’ deal
August 31, 2020
Israeli and US officials to fly to UAE to cement ‘normalization’ deal
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Top aides to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fly to the…
Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit
August 31, 2020
Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is set to be designated prime minister on Monday ahead of…
In Israel, Kushner says ‘stage is set’ for Mideast progress
August 30, 2020
In Israel, Kushner says ‘stage is set’ for Mideast progress
JERUSALEM (AP) — White House adviser Jared Kushner on Sunday trumpeted the recent agreement by Israel and the United Arab…
Hezbollah open to discussing new political order in Lebanon, says Nasrallah
August 30, 2020
Hezbollah open to discussing new political order in Lebanon, says Nasrallah
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Sunday the powerful Shi’ite movement was open to discussing a…
Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise
August 30, 2020
Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Authorities in Istanbul announced curbs on weddings and other ceremonies in Turkey’s largest city on Saturday as…