Middle East

Spain’s ex-king Juan Carlos is in Abu Dhabi, says ABC newspaper

Juan Carlos is not formally under investigation and through his lawyer he has repeatedly declined to comment on corruption allegations…

Beirut explosion: UN warns of Lebanon humanitarian crisis

Lebanon’s main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed by Tuesday’s explosion BEIRUT, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) —UN agencies have warned of a…

US Pres Trump to meet Iraqi PM as ties rebound

WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi in Washington later this month,…

Beirut blast: US Pres Trump to join donor conference call Sunday

WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump said that he would take part in an international conference call for…

Some 80,000 children displaced due to Beirut explosions: UNICEF

BEIRUT, Aug 8 (NNN-XINHUA) — About 80,000 children have been displaced by Tuesday’s huge explosions that rocked the Lebanese capital…

Lebanon’s leaders face rage, calls for reform after blast

BEIRUT, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lebanon’s leadership faced growing rage after a massive explosion laid waste to large parts of…

Death toll rises to 154 in Beirut explosions

BEIRUT, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The death toll in the huge explosions that rocked Port of Beirut on Tuesday has…

EU releases 33 mn euros emergency aid for Beirut blast

BRUSSELS, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union announced that it had released 33 million euros to finance emergency aid…

Beirut explosion: Anti-government protests break out in city

Dozens of people protested near parliament in Beirut  BEIRUT, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Protesters clashed with Lebanese security forces at…

IMF urges Lebanon to break reform ‘impasse’ after port disaster

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund urged Lebanese officials to break an “impasse” and move ahead with…