Kuwaiti foreign minister visits Lebanon to mend Gulf standoff
The Kuwaiti minister says Lebanon should not interfere in Gulf state affairs in order to improve relations
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Can Egypt become a global LNG power?
Egypt’s long-suffering LNG industry is finally experiencing some success as it takes advantage of European gas market constraints and exploits regional geopolitical developments. Cairo’s dream of becoming a global LNG player was derailed by a combination of the Arab Spring, conflict with Turkey, and then COVID demand destruction
Expo 2020 shows states as they want to present themselves
Spend a few hours wandering the manicured walkways of the Expo 2020 grounds and the world -- or at least this sanitized version in the Dubai desert -- feels at peace and in harmony. But, for many nations, it's all a façade, …
Iran Foreign Ministry on its foreign political priorities
Referring to recent visit of Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian to Beirut, the spokesman said the talks in Lebanon were after pursuing implementation of projects without paying attention to pressures and …
Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout
Power has been restored in Lebanon, officials say, after a 24-hour shutdown of the country's energy supply. The energy ministry says the central bank has granted it $100m of credit to buy fuel and keep its power stations …
Iraq’s new role as regional mediator after US withdrawal
Iraq is entering a new era with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. In the process that started with the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, the country plans to take an active role in Saudi-Iranian relations
Israel PM: Lebanon responsible for attacks, Hezbollah or not
Israel’s prime minister Naftali Bennett said Sunday he holds the Lebanese government responsible for rocket fire launched from its territory, whether the Hezbollah militant group launched the weapons or not. Bennett’s …
Ten rockets fired to northern Israel
At least 10 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel on Friday, the majority of which were intercepted by the Israeli army, with the remaining landing in open and deserted areas. The Israeli army in a statement said the …
Sirens in northern Israel warn of attack from Lebanon
The Israeli army says sirens in northern Israel are warning of new attacks from over the border with Lebanon on Friday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. In a statement they said sirens sounded before noon in the …
Oil rises amid Mideast tensions
Oil prices rose about 1% on Thursday on increasing Middle East tensions, but fresh movement restrictions imposed by countries to counter a surge in COVID-19 cases threatened the demand recovery
Lebanon thanks Russia for help in combating COVID-19 — health minister
The Lebanese authorities expressed gratitude to Russia and President Vladimir Putin for assistance in combating the COVID-19 pandemic as well as dealing with the aftermath of the disaster in the port of Beirut, the republic’s Health …
Rockets strike Israel from Lebanon
Two rockets launched from Lebanon struck Israel on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, adding that it fired artillery into Lebanese territory in response to the attack. Israel’s Magen David Adom ambulance service said there were …
Two rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel - Israeli army
Two rockets were fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel early Tuesday morning, setting off sirens in the country’s north, the Israeli military said. One of the rockets was shot down by Israel’s Iron Dome aerial defense …
Lebanon: PM-designate Saad Hariri resigns as crisis escalates
Lebanon Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down on Thursday after failing to form a government for over the past eight months, Al Jazeera reports. Hariri resigned following a brief meeting with President Michel Aoun at Baabda …
Eight Middle East heritage sites you should know about
From Yemen's 16th century 'Manhattan of the desert' to the Nabataean ruins of north-western Saudi Arabia
First mercenary fighting against Azerbaijan in Karabakh war sentenced
A verdict to the Lebanese citizen Viken Eulcekcian, accused of terrorist activities against Azerbaijan, has been presented at the Yasamal District Court in Baku today. The court made decision to imprison Eulcekcian for 20 years. He will …
Three rockets launched at Israel from Lebanon
Three rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel on Thursday but landed in the Mediterranean Sea, causing no damage or casualties, the Israeli military said. The rocket firing threatened to open a new front in the …
Lebanon begins Sputnik V vaccination
Anti-coronavirus vaccination with Russia’s Sputnik V has begun in Lebanon on March 30. The first batch of the Russian vaccine was flown to Lebanon on March 26. Registration of companies and organizations willing to …
Sputnik V batch to arrive in Lebanon fon March 25
The plane of the Lebanese airline Middle East Airlines will deliver the first batch of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against coronavirus from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Beirut on March 25, Chairman of the Lebanese-Russian Business Council, …
Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible
Pope Francis promised in his Christmas messages on Thursday to visit Lebanon and South Sudan as soon as he could. Francis expressed "my affection for the beloved people of Lebanon, whom I hope to visit as soon as …
