Parliament voting on cabinet delayed by power cut A power cut forced a delay on Monday to the start of a Lebanese parliamentary session that is scheduled to discuss the new cabinet's policy programme and hold a vote of confidence.
Parliament voting on cabinet delayed by power cut A power cut forced a delay on Monday to the start of a Lebanese parliamentary session that is scheduled to discuss the new cabinet's policy programme and hold a vote of confidence.
Syrian migrants allowed in by Merkel vote to choose her successor Many Syrian refugees will vote for first time in Germany's September 26 election
EU joins outcry over execution of nine men by Yemen's Houthis The European Union joined a chorus of international criticism on Monday over the execution of nine men by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen following their conviction for involvement in the killing of the group's top civilian leader.
Lebanese pound edges up after slump The Lebanese pound was trading to the dollar at 14,950 on the black market Saturday
Lebanese pound edges up after slump The Lebanese pound was trading to the dollar at 14,950 on the black market Saturday
UAE central bank sees COVID-19 increasing money-laundering risks The United Arab Emirates central bank sees increased risks of illicit financial flows emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, including money-laundering and terrorism financing, it said in a report published on Sunday.
IMF chief denies altering World Bank report to appease China IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday disputed an independent investigation which found that in her previous job at the World Bank, she pressed staff to alter a report to avoid angering China.
Gloves are off as fierce economic competition looms When it comes to vital US interests, all bets are off. For years activists, human rights advocates and European diplomats have charged that Washington's foreign policy is replete with hypocrisy: They talk about values but serve ultimately their own interests.
Gloves are off as fierce economic competition looms When it comes to vital US interests, all bets are off. For years activists, human rights advocates and European diplomats have charged that Washington's foreign policy is replete with hypocrisy: They talk about values but serve ultimately their own interests.
Barca held at home by Granada as pressure cranks up on Koeman Ronald Koeman's position as Barcelona coach became even more fragile Monday as Ronald Araujo's late header was only enough to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Granada.
Barca held at home by Granada as pressure cranks up on Koeman Ronald Koeman's position as Barcelona coach became even more fragile Monday as Ronald Araujo's late header was only enough to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Granada.
Medvedev wins U.S. Open to end Djokovic calendar Grand Slam bid Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 21st major title that would have completed the calendar-year Grand Slam collapsed at the final hurdle in a stunning 6-4 6-4 6-4 defeat by Russian Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final Sunday.
First Afghan cricket team in Taliban era arrives in Bangladesh Afghanistan's Under-19 team began to arrive in Bangladesh Saturday to play a short series, an official said, the first Afghan cricket team to play abroad following the Taliban takeover.
Ricciardo wins F1 Italian GP as Hamilton, Verstappen crash out Daniel Ricciardo won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix Sunday as the Australian took advantage of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's dramatic crash which eliminated both championship rivals.
Dubai Expo to open in shadow of pandemic Diplomats from five different countries said they had revised down their national pavilions’ visitor targets. Continuing obstacles to foreign travel mean the Expo's economic boost is likely to fall short of projections
Dubai Expo to open in shadow of pandemic Diplomats from five different countries said they had revised down their national pavilions’ visitor targets. Continuing obstacles to foreign travel mean the Expo's economic boost is likely to fall short of projections
Forged by contradictions: Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Ranked the most-influential band of all time by Spin magazine last year, Nirvana’s ethos continues to reverberate in artists as varied as Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey and Frank Turner. ‘Nevermind’, the band’s generation-defining milestone of a record, was released 30 years ago this week
Streaming services mop up at Emmy Awards Jason Sudeikis, the star and co-creator of ‘Ted Lasso,’ was named best comedy actor. The show also brought statuettes for Britons Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein for their supporting roles in the tale of a struggling English football club that won over TV fans with its folksy humor during the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic
Clint Eastwood, 91, in the saddle for ‘Cry Macho’ The legendarily prolific Hollywood star has never shown much interest in retiring and appears on-screen in the movie as a former rodeo champion tasked with one last job
Pets enjoy some pampering in Palestinian clinic A new animal clinic has opened in the occupied West Bank, part of a growing tendency among Palestinians to raise and pamper pets.
Pets enjoy some pampering in Palestinian clinic A new animal clinic has opened in the occupied West Bank, part of a growing tendency among Palestinians to raise and pamper pets.
Abu Dhabi cancels COVID-19 entry testing for UAE travellers Abu Dhabi will cancel COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the emirate for travellers from the UAE starting on Sunday, the United Arab Emirates' state news agency WAM said on Saturday.
SpaceX all-civilian orbital crew completes historic mission Four SpaceX tourists returned to Earth safely on Saturday after spending three days in space, successfully concluding the first orbital mission in history with no professional astronauts on board.
Libya-Tunisia border reopens after Covid closure Tunisia and Libya opened their shared border on Friday, two months after it was closed as Tunisia's coronavirus caseload soared
Volcano erupts on La Palma in Spanish Canary Islands A volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma on Sunday, sending a plume of smoke and ash into the air from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island.
