US Federal Reserve has been too slow lowering interest rates, says former treasury secretary
With the US Federal Reserve set to meet next week, America’s former treasury secretary has weighed in from…
Israel unswayed by US peace efforts as it pursues expanded Syria buffer zone
Israel is seeking to establish a security zone in the 400 square kilometres its military has seized in…
My hope is for Syria to remain in the news for happier reasons than in the past decade
In September 2015, the image of two-year-old Alan Kurdi’s small, helpless body washed up on the shores of…
IMF welcomes recalibration of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 spending
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday welcomed Saudi Arabia recalibrating its Vision 2030 spending as the kingdom seeks…
Abeer Nehme channels clerical elegance for Pope Leo XIV performance in Beirut
Lebanese singer Abeer Nehme wore a cream trouser suit with a floor-length cape by Lebanese-Armenian designer Krikor Jabotian…
Costco sues US to preserve tariff refunds if Trump loses appeal
Costco sues the Trump administration for tariff refund The popular wholesale store Costco sued the Trump administration over…
IMF mission arrives in Cairo as Egypt seeks to unlock $2.5 billion in delayed funding
Egypt’s long-delayed loan programme could be revived, unlocking about $2.5 billion in funding before the end of the…
Iran’s pop legend Googoosh reveals her ‘sinful voice’ in new memoir
On the Shelf Googoosh: A Sinful Voice By Googoosh, Tara Dehlavi Gallery Books: 336 pages, $30 If you…
Trump warns Israel to refrain from ‘interfering’ in Syria and maintain dialogue
US President Donald Trump on Monday said Israel should maintain dialogue with Syria and refrain from interfering in…
Syria steps up counter-terrorism raids after deal with US
Syria has stepped up intelligence-sharing with the US in an attempt to boost ties with Washington and relieve…
Oil prices post fourth monthly drop amid Russia-Ukraine uncertainty
Oil prices closed lower on Friday for a weekly gain but still posted a fourth straight monthly decline…
Israel’s plan to crush Hezbollah has ‘failed’, Qassem says
Hezbollah reserves the right to respond to Israel’s assassination of its chief of staff “at a time of…