Lebanon in free fall, must not become ‘horror story’, US senator warns
Lebanon is in free fall and must not become a “horror story”, a US senator said during a visit to Beirut on Wednesday, voicing hope that a government would be ...
Israel opposes Biden plan to reopen US Palestinian mission in Jerusalem
Israel said on Wednesday that a U.S. plan to reopen its consulate in Jerusalem that has traditionally been a base for diplomatic outreach to Palestinians is a “bad idea” ...
Lebanon’s experts warn of increase in violence amidst social decay
Experts fear that Lebanon’s social stability will further deteriorate and violence increase in the near future in light of the shortage of basic commodities in the country and the ...
Before Afghan collapse, Biden pressed Ghani to ‘change perception’
In the last call between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Afghanistan counterpart before the Taliban seized control of the country, the leaders discussed military aid, political strategy and ...
You can be German even if your name is not ‘Klaus’ or ‘Erika’ -Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday migrants who settle in Germany are German even if they have foreign-sounding names, making a subtle dig at a widespread habit among white Germans ...
First Abu Dhabi Bank expected to sell 250 mln pounds in 5-year bonds
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB.AD) is expected to sell 250 million pounds ($344.38 million) in five-year bonds, a document showed on Tuesday.
FAB, HSBC (HSBA.L), Standard Chartered (STAN.L) and ...
Erdogan has change of heart over UAE, now wants them to invest in Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has spoken by phone with the UAE’s de facto ruler, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Erdogan’s office said on Tuesday, ...
Lebanese fintech leader plans European expansion from Nicosia
FOO, a leading fintech provider in Lebanon, has opened an office in Nicosia. The company plans to expand in Cyprus and around Europe from its base here.
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Israel says it will loan Palestinians money after highest-level talks in years
By Jeffrey Heller
Israel will lend the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority more than $150 million after the sides held their highest-level meeting in years, Israeli officials said on Monday, while playing down ...
EU to seek to stop mass Afghanistan migration flows, draft statement says
European Union states are determined to prevent uncontrolled migration from Afghanistan following the takeover of the country by the Taliban, a draft statement prepared for a meeting on Tuesday says.
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Fuel dispute triggers sectarian clash in Lebanon’s south
A dispute over scarce fuel supplies ignited sectarian tensions between neighbouring Shi’ite Muslim and Christian villages in southern Lebanon over the weekend, forcing the army to intervene, a security ...
Israel offers booster shots to all vaccinated aged 12 and over
Israel on Sunday began offering a COVID-19 booster shot to anyone who has been fully vaccinated, lowering the age of eligibility to 12.
“Starting today, the third vaccine dose is open ...
Dozens of civilians, 12 U.S. troops killed in bloodbath at Kabul airport (Update 3)
Suicide bombers struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport with at least two explosions on Thursday, causing a bloodbath among civilians and US troops, and bringing a catastrophic halt to ...
Afghanistan finances in tatters
Afghanistan finds itself in a very tight place in terms of financing the new Taliban government and the country’s economy. The result is that the nation’s currency, the ...
Abu Dhabi conglomerate plans billion-dollar acquisitions in region
Abu Dhabi conglomerate International Holding Co (IHC.AD) is considering acquisitions worth a few billion dollars in total across several sectors, including a real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, its ...
US on pace to complete Afghan pullout by Aug 31, Biden told G7
President Joe Biden told G7 leaders on Tuesday that the United States is on pace to complete the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan by Aug. 31 depending on cooperation from the ...
UK’s Johnson says G7 agreed Taliban must allow people to leave after Aug. 31
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday the G7 had agreed their number one condition for the Taliban was granting safe passage to Afghans who wanted to leave the ...
Taliban name head of central bank; banks, shops, businesses closed in Kabul
The Taliban have appointed an acting head of Afghanistan’s central bank to help ease growing economic turmoil, more than a week after the Islamist movement seized the capital Kabul, ...
Israel bombs Hamas sites in Gaza over fire balloons
Israeli warplanes bombed Hamas sites in Gaza in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave that caused brush fires in southern Israel, its military said early on Tuesday.
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Israel’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters show signs of taming Delta
Less than a month into a Covid -19 vaccine booster drive, Israel is seeing signs of an impact on the country’s high infection and severe illness rates fuelled by ...
Syria opens first café run by people with Down syndrome
Wearing brown uniforms with orange rims and matching hats, several young Syrians with Down syndrome served between the tables, while some others stood behind a bar, preparing food and beverage ...
Lebanon to raise fuel prices in bid to ease crippling shortages
Lebanese fuel prices are expected to double after the state decided on Saturday to change the exchange rate used to price petroleum products in a bid to ease crippling shortages ...
US urges Americans to keep clear of airport as chaos grows
The United States advised Americans in Afghanistan to avoid travelling to Kabul airport on Saturday as thousands gathered trying to flee the country almost a week after the Islamist militants ...
Tunisia could cancel trade agreement with Turkey
Tunisia is seeking an urgent review of a trade agreement with Turkey in order to cut a widening deficit, two Tunisian trade ministry officials said on Friday.
Nabil Arfaoui, director ...