Lebanon envoy to Jordan resigns over govt 'negligence' Lebanon's ambassador to Jordan Thursday announced her resignation, following a cataclysmic blast that ravaged central Beirut, saying 'total negligence' by the country's authorities signalled the need for a leadership change.
Lebanon envoy to Jordan resigns over govt 'negligence' Lebanon's ambassador to Jordan Thursday announced her resignation, following a cataclysmic blast that ravaged central Beirut, saying 'total negligence' by the country's authorities signalled the need for a leadership change.
Cases rise in Germany as Melbourne in lockdown The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Germany has breached the 1,000 threshold for the first time since early May, in the latest sign that slackening social distancing is raising the risk of a second wave of the disease.
Iran says US, Israel are nuclear 'threat' to region Iran's foreign minister said Thursday that the S and its ally Israel constitute a nuclear threat to the Middle East, on the 75th anniversary of the atomic attack on Hiroshima.
Insurers say no payouts if unsafe matter source of blast Lebanon’s insurance companies are waiting for the completion of the investigation into the causes of Beirut Port’s explosion before deciding if the shipping companies, terminal owners, businesses and houses that were damaged meet the conditions for insurance coverage, the head of the Lebanese insurance association said Thursday.
Insurers say no payouts if unsafe matter source of blast Lebanon’s insurance companies are waiting for the completion of the investigation into the causes of Beirut Port’s explosion before deciding if the shipping companies, terminal owners, businesses and houses that were damaged meet the conditions for insurance coverage, the head of the Lebanese insurance association said Thursday.
Turkish lira hits record low as forex reserves dwindle Turkey's lira Thursday set a new record low against the US dollar as investors worried about the government's economic policies and dollar reserves appeared to be running low.
World shares hit five-month high; European shares, dollar falter European shares fell after opening higher, following a mixed bag of earnings results, while the dollar's rebound stalled as investors waited for progress in talks on government aid in the United States.
Lebanon's officials are its worst enemies Tuesday’s explosion made one thing amply clear: Lebanon does not need enemies. Our officials, through their incompetence, are perfectly capable of inflicting in a few seconds more damage to our capital than any enemy could in a sustained assault.
Lebanon's officials are its worst enemies Tuesday’s explosion made one thing amply clear: Lebanon does not need enemies. Our officials, through their incompetence, are perfectly capable of inflicting in a few seconds more damage to our capital than any enemy could in a sustained assault.
‘Great Reset,’ not system restart The fast-moving pandemic has affected practically everyone in the world and, if left unaddressed, will intensify and leave the planet even less sustainable, less equal, and much more fragile.
The Lebanese dollar: from paranational to national currency Until a few months ago, foreigners visiting Lebanon were impressed by the Lebanese use of the dollar for the current transactions, the Lebanese skill to alternate between the Lebanese pound and the dollar.
Man United forward Sanchez makes Inter Milan move permanent Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez Thursday completed a permanent move to Inter Milan on a three-year contract, bringing an end to his unsuccessful time at Old Trafford.
Man United forward Sanchez makes Inter Milan move permanent Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez Thursday completed a permanent move to Inter Milan on a three-year contract, bringing an end to his unsuccessful time at Old Trafford.
World No.1 Barty skips U.S. Open citing 'significant' virus risks World number one Ashleigh Barty pulled out of the U.S. Open Thursday over "significant risks" from the coronavirus pandemic in a major blow for the Grand Slam, which is scheduled to start in New York on August 31.
NBA Lakers thumped by Thunder, Raptors and Celtics win Having clinched a Western Conference top seed in the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers began experimenting for the post-season Wednesday and found they still have some work to do.
Fauci says Marlins’ virus outbreak could endanger MLB season The Miami Marlins' coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season,
Bottas signs new Mercedes deal for 2021 Formula One season Valtteri Bottas has signed a new deal with Mercedes, keeping him at the Formula One team until the end of the 2021 season.
Raphael’s face reconstructed to solve tomb mystery Popular myth has it that the Renaissance painter, who was said to have had an active sex life, succumbed to syphilis in 1520, though experts widely agree that he died of pneumonia, possibly after visiting lovers late on freezing nights
Raphael’s face reconstructed to solve tomb mystery Popular myth has it that the Renaissance painter, who was said to have had an active sex life, succumbed to syphilis in 1520, though experts widely agree that he died of pneumonia, possibly after visiting lovers late on freezing nights
UAE's emerging hip hop scene searches for its identity Before making its way to the Gulf, rap emerged as an art form in other Arab countries where performers defy censorship and repression to address sensitive political and social issues.
Hollywood bows to censorship for China box office ‘Steadily, a new set of mores has taken hold in Hollywood,’ the report said, ‘one in which appeasing Chinese government investors and gatekeepers has simply become a way of doing business’
Cancel culture: positive social change or online harassment? Celebrities, brands, leaders and ordinary people are all falling foul of "cancel culture," a movement that seeks to call out offensive behavior but that critics denounce as excessive and contributing to increased political polarization.
Pizza restaurant launches Spain's first virtual waiter app A restaurant on Spain's northeastern Mediterranean coast is pioneering a dining experience that allows customers to avoid most face-to-face contact with staff and minimize the risk of coronavirus contagion.
Pizza restaurant launches Spain's first virtual waiter app A restaurant on Spain's northeastern Mediterranean coast is pioneering a dining experience that allows customers to avoid most face-to-face contact with staff and minimize the risk of coronavirus contagion.
Spain to roll out COVID-19 app twice as effective as human tracers in pilot Spain aims to roll out a COVID-19 contact-tracing app across the country in September after saying on Monday that a pilot showed it could detect almost twice as many potential infections as human trackers during a simulated outbreak on a tiny island.
SpaceX's Mars test rocket makes 1st flight, landing upright SpaceX launched a prototype of its Mars rocketship hundreds of feet into the air, then landed it upright in a successful test flight.
Most Brits, French, Germans would skip holiday if tests, masks involved As new coronavirus travel restrictions kick in across Europe, a survey showed at least half of German, British and French travellers would rather cancel a holiday than quarantine afterwards, take a test upon arrival, or wear a mask outdoors.
How Tesla defined a new era for the global auto industry Tesla Inc's rapid rise to become the world's most valuable carmaker could mark the start of a new era for the global auto industry, defined by a Silicon Valley approach to software that is overtaking old-school manufacturing know-how.
Leopards, wolves vanishing from panda conservation areas: study It may be one of the most recognizable symbols of conservation, but efforts to protect the giant panda have failed to safeguard large mammals sharing its habitats, according to research published Monday showing dramatic declines of leopards and other predators.
