Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
Security & Justice
Lebanon Media, Officials Say Israel Strike Kills Civilian
Lebanese state media, an official and a minister said an Israeli strike killed a civilian in the country's south on Tuesday, the latest casualty in almost nine months of clashes.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Lebanon Army Receives Additional $20 Million From Qatar in Support to Troops
The Lebanese army has received an additional $20 million from Qatar in support of Lebanese troops, Lebanon’s state agency NNA said on Monday.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Articles
Lebanon Needs to Heed Warnings About Its Airport Safety Before It’s Too Late
Much like the rest of the country, Lebanon’s only international airport is an enigma. Its departure hall leaves a heaviness in my chest that I can’t shake off, while its arrival hall makes me feel as giddy as a child in a candy store.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Reform or Rely on Handouts: Lebanon’s Stark Choice
Lebanon is facing one of the worst financial crises in the world. It is important to understand the underlying reasons behind the crisis in order to adequately address the country’s financial meltdown and, ultimately, resolve it by tackling the root causes.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Sports
Chinese Junior Badminton Player Zhang Dies During Event in Indonesia
Badminton Asia expressed condolences on Monday following the death of 17-year-old Chinese player Zhang Zhijie, who passed away after collapsing on court during the Asian Junior Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Dan Ashworth: Manchester United Agree Deal to Hire Newcastle Sporting Director
Manchester United have reached a deal with Newcastle to hire their sporting director Dan Ashworth.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Monday 20 May 2024 12:59:56
Iran’s Mokhber Appointed President, Kani Becomes Acting FM
Iran’s supreme leader has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the country’s acting president after a helicopter crash killed President Ebrahim Raisi.
Ali Khamenei made the announcement in a condolence message he shared for Raisi’s death in the crash Sunday. The helicopter was found Monday in northwestern Iran.
Khamenei also announced five days of mourning in the message.
Mokhber now has a maximum period of 50 days to hold elections, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported.
Iran's government cabinet also appointed on Monday Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani as acting foreign minister following the death of Hossein Amirabdollahian in the same helicopter crash.
