The coronavirus has infected more than 26 million people around the world so far, killing at least 863,500 people. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM touts city-state as ‘safe harbour’
Singapore's leader Wednesday touted the city-state as a "safe harbour" from political instability elsewhere, and said it remained an attractive destination for companies even during the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkmen In U.S. Protest Berymukhammedov’s Plan To Change Constitution
Dozens of Turkmen citizens have held rallies in Washington protesting the plan by Turkmenistan's authoritarian leader, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, to introduce amendments to the constitution, the ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s army finds 4 tons of ammonium nitrate near scene of Beirut port explosion
The Lebanese military discovered more than 4 tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut's port on Thursday, a find that's a chilling reminder of the horrific explosion a month ago that killed 191 people. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Army Finds Tons More of Explosive Ammonium at Beirut Port
The Lebanese Armed Forces announced Thursday that its army engineering regiment discovered 4.35 tons of ammonium nitrate during an inspection of four containers at Beirut port entrance 9. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon PM designate bids to form crisis cabinet within two weeks
Lebanon's prime minister designate was to kick off talks Wednesday on forming a crisis government within two weeks to begin enacting desperately needed reforms in the disaster-hit country. With the ... ( read original story ...)
Hamas in Lebanon meets Islamic Jihad ahead of possible Hezbollah meeting
Hamas members were hosted in Beirut by members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in a meeting of arch-terrorist masterminds that included a meal at what appeared to be a nice restaurant or villa. ( read original story ...)
New 16-acre park on Lebanon’s west side to be built through Goodall Homes land donation
Construction on a new 16-acre public park in Lebanon is expected to start this fall and open in the spring, according to the city. Cairo Bend Park will be on Lebanon's western side near ... ( read original story ...)
After historic Israel-UAE flight, other Muslim-majority countries considering to follow suit
Earlier this week, an Israeli plane imprinted with the word “peace” on the outside of its cockpit flew from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi, symbolically sealing a landmark diplomatic deal between the Jewish ... ( read original story ...)
Opposition Leader Convicted in Azerbaijan
In another mockery of justice, a court in Azerbaijan today convicted Tofig Yagublu, one of Azerbaijan’s few alternative political voices, on spurious “hooliganism” charges and sentenced him to four ... ( read original story ...)