Special Millions of people at risk if UN fails to unite on Syrian aid, envoy warns

Millions of people at risk if UN fails to unite on Syrian aid, envoy warns

  • With the mandate for cross-border aid set to expire in weeks, Geir Pedersen said ‘a large-scale cross-border response is essential’ to save lives
  • The assistance is a ‘lifeline for millions of Syrians,’ says US ambassador, but Russia and China continue to oppose renewal of the mandate
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

Lack of IAEA-Iran monitoring deal serious concern: US

Lack of IAEA-Iran monitoring deal serious concern: US

By Reuters ·

Special US: Hadi-led authority is Yemen’s only legitimate govt, but Houthis cannot be ignored

US: Hadi-led authority is Yemen’s only legitimate govt, but Houthis cannot be ignored

  • In a clarification of comments by its envoy, Washington said it must also talk to the Houthis because they control territory and people
By Saeed Batati ·

Saudi Arabia's holiday season full of ‘Summer Vibes’

Saudi Arabia's holiday season full of ‘Summer Vibes’

  • Saudi Tourism Authority’s program, bringing 500 rich and fun experiences across 11 destinations, runs until September end
By Arab News ·

Lebanon government agrees to gradually lift fuel subsidies amid currency spiral

Lebanon government agrees to gradually lift fuel subsidies amid currency spiral

  • Vatican brings together Christian communities in Lebanon to form common vision
  • Hezbollah allies call on supporters to be 'disciplined on social media'
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

First cruise ship to sail from America

First cruise ship to sail from America

  • The $1 billion vessel will be led by Capt. Kate McCue, who in 2015 became the first American woman to captain a cruise ship
By AP ·

BBC appeals to UN over Iran’s harassment of Persian staff

BBC appeals to UN over Iran’s harassment of Persian staff

  • Agents have sent death threats, harassed staff, used their families as bargaining chips
  • Reporter: ‘It’s a matter of life and death for us — and our families — to speak out’
By Arab News ·

BBC appeals to UN over Iran’s harassment of Persian staff

BBC appeals to UN over Iran’s harassment of Persian staff

  • Agents have sent death threats, harassed staff, used their families as bargaining chips
  • Reporter: ‘It’s a matter of life and death for us — and our families — to speak out’
By Arab News ·