Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri pledged Thursday to quickly form a new government that would halt the country's economic collapse, calling it a "last opportunity" to save the country ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan delays election for reform, helping Japarov
Kyrgyzstan's parliament voted on Thursday to delay an election to await a constitutional reform promoted by acting president Sadyr Japarov, a move that boosts his chances of staying on as full-time ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Confronts Revolt as Ultraorthodox Defy Covid-19 Public-Health Rules
As Israel eases its second nationwide lockdown, a revolt among ultra-Orthodox Jews against public-health guidelines is complicating efforts to control the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Sudan-Israel normalization announcement likely this weekend
The normalization would be unlikely to happen all at once, unlike in the recent cases of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, because of the unique circumstances in Sudan. ( read original story ...)
Two rockets fired from Gaza towards southern Israel
This was the third time within a week that rockets have been fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. One rocket was fired towards southern Israel and landed in an open area without causing damages ... ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan: With the election over, food prices soar
With Tajikistan's presidential elections, and the need to maintain public goodwill, now out of the way, food prices are rising anew ... ( read original story ...)
Ahead of F-35 sale to UAE, Pentagon pledges to keep Israel strong
The United States recommitted itself to maintaining Israel's military dominance in the Middle East Thursday during a visit to the Pentagon by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, the two sides said. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan opens second medical clinic in Charlotte
A second medical clinic funded by six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets majority owner Michael Jordan opened in the North Carolina city earlier this week. ( read original story ...)
Bubba Wallace’s new NASCAR team reveals Michael Jordan inspired team name, number and logo
NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace will be sporting a new number and car while racing with a new team. Wallace will be racing in No. 23 for the newly formed 23XI Racing team owned by former NBA superstar ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s Forbidden City Inspires the Air Jordan 35 ‘Dynasties’ Colorway
A new Air Jordan 35 style is releasing soon, and it might be the shoe’s most vibrant colorway to date. The Air Jordan 35 “Dynasties” is the latest iteration of Michael Jordan’s current signature show ... ( read original story ...)