UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a new law in Turkmenistan which will help ensure that all children born in the country will have their births registered. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon alone must decide its own future, says Iran foreign minister
Only the Lebanese people and their representatives can decide the country's future, Iran's foreign minister said on a visit to Beirut on Friday, following the massive blast at the city's port that ... ( read original story ...)
In Beirut, Iran’s Zarif says up to Lebanon to decide future government
The Lebanese should be the only party who should decide their future government, Iran's Foreign Minster Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday in Beirut. ( read original story ...)
France’s Parly Confirms Macron Plans Trip to Lebanon Sept. 1
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to return to Beirut on Sept. 1 to follow up on the reconstruction efforts after the catastrophic blast which destroyed parts of Beirut last week, French Defense ... ( read original story ...)
Paragua banners Pinoy chessers in 6-0 thrashing of Kyrgyzstan
Grandmaster Mark Paragua delivered the knockout punch on top board against International Master Asyl Abdyjapar as the Philippines smashed Kyrgyzstan, 6-0, on Friday to jumpstart its bid in first FIDE ... ( read original story ...)
Laos, Government of — Moody’s downgrades Laos’s rating to Caa2, outlook changed to negative
Moody's downgrades Laos's rating to Caa2, outlook changed to negativeRead the full article at Moody's ... ( read original story ...)
Iran: UAE-Israel deal a ‘stab in the back’ to Muslims
Tehran calls the move an act of 'strategic stupidity from Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv that will strengthen the resistance'. ( read original story ...)
For Palestinians, Israel-U. A.E. Deal Swaps One Nightmare for Another
With annexation of the West Bank off the table and Arab diplomacy turned inside out, the Palestinian struggle, once focused against Israel, now is to remain relevant. ( read original story ...)
Dubai Is Poised to Gain From Travel Opening With Israel
Dubai is likely to benefit the most in aviation from the United Arab Emirates’ historic deal to normalize relations with Israel, gaining a new stream of travelers that can help the Gulf travel hub ... ( read original story ...)
Qanta Ahmed: Israel-UAE agreement will likely lead more Arab nations to recognize Jewish state
President Trump’s announcement Thursday of an agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations will go down in history as a remarkable turning point that I believe will ... ( read original story ...)