Diab, ministers sign maritime claim decree Lebanon's caretaker prime minister as well as the defense and public works ministers signed Monday a decree that officially expands Lebanon’s claim in its maritime border dispute with Israel.
Diab, ministers sign maritime claim decree Lebanon's caretaker prime minister as well as the defense and public works ministers signed Monday a decree that officially expands Lebanon’s claim in its maritime border dispute with Israel.
Unrest flares again in Minnesota after fatal police shooting of Black motorist A suburban Minneapolis police officer apparently drew her gun by mistake, instead of her Taser, when she shot a young Black man to death during a traffic stop, a police chief said on Monday, hours before a second night of unrest sparked by the killing.
Attack on Iran's Natanz plant muddies US, Iran nuke talks The attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility is casting a major shadow over the resumption of indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran over resurrection of the international accord limiting Iran's nuclear program.
A rental market out of reach for most Lebanese The dysfunctional nature of the Lebanese economy has meant that while the US dollar cost of renting in Beirut has largely decreased due to restrictions on international travel and the deteriorating economic situation, the Lebanese pound cost of renting in central Beirut has dramatically increased due to hyperinflation.
A rental market out of reach for most Lebanese The dysfunctional nature of the Lebanese economy has meant that while the US dollar cost of renting in Beirut has largely decreased due to restrictions on international travel and the deteriorating economic situation, the Lebanese pound cost of renting in central Beirut has dramatically increased due to hyperinflation.
IMF: Lebanon risks economic contraction in 2021 Lebanon, in the midst of its worst financial crisis ever, is the only economy in the Middle East at risk of further contraction this year, the International Monetary Fund said Sunday.
Bitcoin hits record high before landmark Coinbase IPO Bitcoin hit a record of $62,575 on Tuesday, extending its 2021 rally to new heights.
An Iranian nuclear deal will usher a regional Cold War The crippling sanctions as a result of the maximum pressure policy imposed against Iran since former president Trump’s administration pulled out of the JCPOC, have placed Tehran on the defensive and suffocated the Iranian economy, however, it has has failed to reverse the growing Iranian influence in the region.
An Iranian nuclear deal will usher a regional Cold War The crippling sanctions as a result of the maximum pressure policy imposed against Iran since former president Trump’s administration pulled out of the JCPOC, have placed Tehran on the defensive and suffocated the Iranian economy, however, it has has failed to reverse the growing Iranian influence in the region.
What can Russia offer Lebanon? The recent flurry of diplomatic activities and frequent trips by Lebanese factions to Moscow, left the impression that Russia is poised to assume a mediating role in Lebanon in an attempt to extend its influence from a war shattered Syria to a politically crippled and financially bankrupt Lebanon.
Brighton and Everton battle out dull 0-0 draw Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton fought out a 0-0 draw in a dour Premier League clash Monday after neither side managed to create any clear-cut chances with defences dominating at the Amex stadium.
Brighton and Everton battle out dull 0-0 draw Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton fought out a 0-0 draw in a dour Premier League clash Monday after neither side managed to create any clear-cut chances with defences dominating at the Amex stadium.
French Open delayed by a week in hope that more spectators can attend The French Open was Thursday delayed by a week to May 30-June 13 in the hope that heightened Covid-19 restrictions in France will have eased by then to allow the maximum number of fans to attend the event.
James injury rocks Lakers in loss to Hawks LeBron James crashed out of the Los Angeles Lakers' 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks Saturday with a right ankle injury that will sideline the NBA superstar indefinitely.
Japan hails 'bright news' of Matsuyama's Masters win Japan sucked in its breath as Hideki Matsuyama almost blew his chance to win the Masters but the golfer's one-shot victory at Augusta National sparked a joyous reaction back home as the country celebrated another sporting triumph in testing times.
Hamilton holds off Verstappen in epic Bahrain opener Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix for Mercedes Sunday after an epic, knife-edge battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen over the final laps.
World's priciest painting may be a Leonardo after all The world's most expensive painting, the "Salvator Mundi," may be the work of Leonardo da Vinci after all, with several media reports contradicting doubts raised in a French documentary.
World's priciest painting may be a Leonardo after all The world's most expensive painting, the "Salvator Mundi," may be the work of Leonardo da Vinci after all, with several media reports contradicting doubts raised in a French documentary.
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli serenades Saudi ruin An area roughly the size of Belgium, Al-Ula, with its Nabatean tombs and art chiselled into caramel-hued rock, is being groomed as the centrepiece of Saudi tourism attractions
BAFTAs pushes diversity at film awards American recession drama "Nomadland" and British coming-of-age story "Rocks" lead nominations at this weekend's BAFTA awards with seven nods each, but the race remains open with a list of contenders that shines the spotlight on diversity.
Dubai parts with curtain covers for restaurants in Ramadan Dubai is parting with a longstanding requirement that restaurants be covered by curtains in the daytime during Ramadan to shield the sight of food from people fasting.
Dubai parts with curtain covers for restaurants in Ramadan Dubai is parting with a longstanding requirement that restaurants be covered by curtains in the daytime during Ramadan to shield the sight of food from people fasting.
AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome, Fauci says U.S. infectious disease official Anthony Fauci said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine had good efficacy, but safety concerns needed to be straightened out and it might not be needed for Americans because of supplies of other shots.
Geneva watch expo goes digital before Shanghai switch Geneva's international expo of fine watches opened Wednesday with an online 2021 edition before shifting next week to Shanghai, where the coronavirus is under control.
Airlines blast Britain's travel restart plan, Jet2 cancels holidays until June Major British travel company Jet2 said it was cancelling holidays until late June, blaming uncertainty from UK government plans for restarting international travel that were widely condemned by airlines.
Nissan-Renault rift at center of Japanese trial of American The trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly in a Tokyo court is increasingly focusing on a rift between Nissan Motor Co.
Beast of five teeth: Chilean scientists unearth skunk that walked among dinosaurs A fossil of a skunk-like mammal that lived during the age of dinosaurs has been discovered in Chilean Patagonia, adding further proof to recent evidence that mammals roamed that part of South America a lot earlier than previously thought.
