Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanese Officials Fear Collapse of Fragile Ceasefire
Lebanese officials are increasingly concerned about the potential collapse of the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, citing continuous Israeli violations. Security and political sources in Beirut told The National that the country is bracing for a worst-case scenario just one month after the truce took effect and a month before it is set to transition into a permanent ceasefire.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Journalist Shot Dead by Husband During Sharia Court Session
In a shocking incident on Thursday, a journalist was fatally shot inside the Shhim Sharia Court. The victim, identified as Abir Rahal from the town of Daraya, was reportedly killed by her husband, who is from Ketermaya.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Opinion
Are Syria’s New Authorities Against the Iranian Axis?
Everyone is searching for clues about the possible foreign policy of the new Damascus regime, especially concerning Iran. If it turns out to be against Iran, this would be a significant development and could potentially change the face of the region.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Strong Rebound on Markets for Lebanon Eurobonds
TRADERS IN THE LOCAL MARKET HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE LEBANESE POUND IS GAINING GROUND ON THE DEMAND CURVE AS LEBANON EUROBONDS ARE WITNESSING A GROWTH CURVE
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Sports
Ronaldo to Run for Brazil Federation Presidency
Brazil legend Ronaldo has announced he will run for the presidency of the country's football association and wants to "recover the prestige" of the national team.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Monday 19 August 2024 15:14:57
Pakistan Confirms Mpox Case Is Not New Strain
A case of mpox in Pakistan announced last week was not the new strain spreading through Africa, health officials said Monday.
The mpox diagnosis in a 34-year-old man recently returned from a Gulf country was declared by health officials on Friday, while testing over the exact strain was carried out.
“The virus has been classified as Clade 2b,” the health ministry said in a statement on Monday.
“Currently, the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is primarily associated with Clade 1b. Notably, as of now, there have been no reported cases of Clade 1b in Pakistan.”
Mpox infections surged worldwide in May 2022, mostly affecting gay and bisexual men due to the Clade 2b subclade, but cases have largely subsided.
The World Health Organization declared last week the rapid spread of the new Clade 1b strain in Africa a public health emergency of international concern -- the highest alarm it can sound.
Sweden’s Public Health Agency said Thursday that it had registered a case of the Clade 1b subclade, the first to be diagnosed out of Africa.
Around 16,000 cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of the epidemic which has killed 548 people in the country so far.