As smuggling to Syria continues and amid the collapse of the local currency, the Lebanese people are paying the price amid fuel shortages.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon’s fuel shortage worsens economic crisis
White House preparing to relocate Afghans who helped US
The Biden administration is stepping up preparation to begin relocating tens of thousands of Afghan interpreters and others who worked with US forces during the war to other countries as their applications for US entry are processed, a senior administration official said Thursday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The official said planning has accelerated in recent days to relocate Afghans — and their families — who assisted Americans during the nearly 20-year-old war to other countries or US territories as their applications are sorted out. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the yet to be publicly announced plans.The White House on Wednesday began to brief lawmakers on the outlines of their plans, the official said.With US and NATO forces facing a Sept. 11 deadline to leave Afghanistan, the Biden administration has faced i ncreased pressure from lawmakers, veterans and others to evacuate thousands of Afghans who worked as interpreters or who otherwise helped US military operations there in the past two decades.“We have a moral obligation to protect our brave allies who put their lives on the line for us, and we’ve been working for months to engage the administration and make sure there’s a plan, with few concrete results,” Republican Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan said during a House hearing last week.Despite unusual bipartisan support in Congress, the administration hasn’t publicly gone on record in support of an evacuation as it unwinds a war that started after the 9/11 attacks.“We’re doing the kind of extensive planning for potential evacuation, should that become necessary,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters earlier this week.The move to accelerate plans to relocate Afghans who helped the US effort comes as Biden is set to meet on Friday with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation.Read more:White House says Biden to meet with Afghan President Ghani and Abdullah AbdullahTurkey says it will not send more troops to Afghanistan for airport security: ReportsUN Afghanistan official warns over Taliban gains
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: White House preparing to relocate Afghans who helped US
Bennett welcomes Honduran Embassy in Jerusalem
In a first such event under the Bennett government, Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has inaugurated his country’s new embassy in Jerusalem.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Bennett welcomes Honduran Embassy in Jerusalem
IDF chief argues against Iran deal in Washington
In his meetings this week in Washington, IDF chief Aviv Kochavi reiterated Israeli warnings against the United States rejoining the Iran nuclear agreement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: IDF chief argues against Iran deal in Washington
Omani FM voices hope Israel's new leaders will advance Palestinian state
Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi told his Israeli counterpart that the Gulf country is hopeful the new government in Israel can take "concrete steps" to establish a sovereign Palestinian state.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Omani FM voices hope Israel's new leaders will advance Palestinian state
Turkey lowers vaccination age to 18
Turkey has dramatically increased its vaccination efforts in June.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey lowers vaccination age to 18
Algerian authorities escalate crackdown on activists
Scores of activists were detained as part of Algeria's pre-election crackdown..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Algerian authorities escalate crackdown on activists
Death in custody of Palestinian activists Nizar Banat
The Palestinian authorities in the West Bank must ensure that the investigation announced into the death Nizar Banat, an activist from Hebron who died in their custody this morning, is independent, impartial, effective, and transparent Amnesty International said..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Death in custody of Palestinian activists Nizar Banat
UAE: 98,689 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
Uber is offering free rides to people looking to get the jab in Dubai and Abu Dhabi..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE: 98,689 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
Lebanon COVID-19 cases still low, new jabs 'marathon' announced
Lebanon reported 137 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Thursday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon COVID-19 cases still low, new jabs 'marathon' announced