Qatar to invest $500M into Lebanese economy
Qatar will invest $500 million into Lebanon to support the struggling country’s economy. The decision to invest follows Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Than’s visit to the Lebanese…
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Turkey launching investigation into Jamal Khashoggi death, criticizes U.S.
Turkish officials will launch an international investigation into the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the United States tried to “cover this thing up.” Khashoggi, a frequent Saudi government…
U.N. alarmed at refugee incidents in Mediterranean Sea
The United Nations said Tuesday it’s alarmed by shippers violating international law by returning migrants at sea to Libya, where they face abuse and torture. In the past few days,…
North Korea condemns Japan for military talks with Britain, France
North Korea is accusing Japan of interfering with peace on the peninsula through increased cooperation with Britain and France, as Pyongyang continues to decline talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.…
Ronaldo fined $21.6M after pleading guilty to tax fraud
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo pleaded guilty to tax fraud in a Madrid Court Tuesday and agreed to pay $21.6 million in fines. Ronaldo also received a two-year suspended prison sentence…
Volvo recalls more than 200,000 diesel cars for possible fuel leakage
Volvo said Tuesday it’s recalling more than 200,000 diesel cars because of the possibility of fuel leakage into the engine. The recall is connected to 11 models totaling 219,420 vehicles…
Spy satellite launched after repeated delays
A rocket carrying a spy satellite launched Saturday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Southern California after bad weather and technical problems delayed the sendoff for more than one month.…
Israel attacks Iranian military targets in Syria
The Israel Defense Forces attacked Iranian military targets in Syria on Sunday. Th IDF announced the attack on Facebook and Twitter. “We warn the Syrian Armed Forces against attempting to…
Germany bans Iran’s Mahar Air from airspace
Germany on Monday withdrew the operating permit for Iran’s Mahar Air to fly in and out of the country, accusing the airline of being involved in illegal activities. German broadcaster…
Taliban attack Afghan security compound, scores killed
A suicide bomber attacked an Afghan intelligence training facility in the Wardak province Monday, killing dozens of people, security officials said. The bomber used a Humvee to ram into the…
