On Thursday, Fadi Sawan, the judicial investigator for the Beirut port explosion, charged caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab and three former ministers with negligence over the blast that killed 200 people and devastated swathes of the capital..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Diab’s court indictment a blow to Hezbollah
Lebanese-born banker Joseph Safra, Brazil's richest man, dies
Safra, who had an estimated fortune of $23.2 billion, ranked 63rd on Forbes magazine's list of the world's wealthiest people..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanese-born banker Joseph Safra, Brazil's richest man, dies
A surreal week: Beitar, Abu Dhabi, Iran and aliens
With apologies to any space aliens who might be reading this, some close encounters are definitely better than others.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A surreal week: Beitar, Abu Dhabi, Iran and aliens
Hospice fulfills dying wish of patient to kiss beloved Torah scrolls
Miriam was a woman of kindness who cared for everyone and always gave generously.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hospice fulfills dying wish of patient to kiss beloved Torah scrolls
INTERPOL operation targets migrant smuggling and human trafficking
Traffickers, smugglers exploiting COVID-19, Interpol warns after global crackdown.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: INTERPOL operation targets migrant smuggling and human trafficking
Burj Khalifa lights up for historic Dubai Hanukkah celebrations
“The message behind Hanukkah is to spread light over darkness. And I see the UAE as the brightest light in this region,” Rabbi Duchman said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Burj Khalifa lights up for historic Dubai Hanukkah celebrations
Syrians suffer as crossings remain closed, and smuggling operations become pricey
Smuggling operations between the areas under the control of the Turkish-allied factions and those under the control of the Syrian regime have been ongoing since the main crossings were closed in March as part of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrians suffer as crossings remain closed, and smuggling operations become pricey
Oman praises Israel-Morocco relations
Oman has yet to recognize Israel officially, despite speculation that the sultanate would do so.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Oman praises Israel-Morocco relations
Congress passes annual defense spending bill mandating sanctions on Turkey
Trump has vowed to veto the bill, which includes a mandate for the administration to sanction Turkey over the S-400.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Congress passes annual defense spending bill mandating sanctions on Turkey
Hezbollah operative receives life sentences for Hariri assassination
The Special Tribunal for Lebanon at the Hague had already convicted Salim Jamil Ayyash for involvement in the 2005 car-bomb assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hezbollah operative receives life sentences for Hariri assassination