World Belarus election: Women form solidarity chains to condemn crackdown Women have formed human chains in Belarus to condemn a crackdown on protests over the disputed elect.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
World Spanish region bans smoking over coronavirus risk The Spanish region of Galicia has effectively banned smoking in public places over concerns it incre.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
World Israel and UAE strike historic deal to normalise relations Israel and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to normalise relations, US President Donald Trump ha.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
USA US ignores calls to drop tariffs on EU, UK goods as aircraft subsidy dispute drags on Issued on: 13/08/2020 – 05:26 The U.S. government on Wednesday said it would maintain 15% tariffs .. by The Editor August 13, 2020
Middle East Lebanese prosecutor to question ministers over Beirut blast, amidst public outrage Issued on: 13/08/2020 – 04:43 Lebanon's judiciary will question several ministers, a judicial.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
Middle East Many of Beirut’s hospitals ‘non-functional’ following deadly blasts, WHO warns The St. George Hospital where Soha Khalaf works as a nurse lies less than a mile from Beirut port. S.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
World New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported New Zealand has reported 14 new Covid-19 cases a day after its biggest city, Auckland, went back int.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
World China launches ‘Clean Plate’ campaign against food waste China has stepped up measures to reduce food waste, after President Xi Jinping called the amount was.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
Middle East A top former Saudi spy files suit, spills the beans at an awkward time for Trump A former senior Saudi intelligence officer in exile filed a lawsuit in a US court last week accusing.. by The Editor August 13, 2020
World Beirut blast: WHO warns dozens of health facilities ‘non-functional’ The damage caused by last week's deadly explosion in Beirut continues to hamper healthcare in t.. by The Editor August 13, 2020