Some 40,000 Russian holidaymakers have thrown a life jacket to Turkey’s main touristic hub of Antalya, while other coastal areas count on locals to keep afloat.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s 'healthy tourism' efforts tested as foreign tourists trickle in
Lebanon aftermath: Iran's Zarif criticises western response
As diplomats negotiate the makeup of the next government, the people of Beirut are just trying to get through the day..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon aftermath: Iran's Zarif criticises western response
US calls for end to endemic corruption that has stifled Lebanon: David Hale
The US is calling for an end to the endemic corruption that has stifled Lebanon’s tremendous potential and describes the Beirut blast as a moment of truth for the country, according to US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale.“Over the past 24 hours, I have listened to a range of perspectives – elected leaders and party officials, but also civil society, youth, and clergy. The popular demand for real change could not be clearer. This is a moment of truth for Lebanon,” Hale said in a televised address.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.US envoy David Hale called on Saturday for a “transparent and credible” probe into the monster blast at Beirut’s port, as FBI investigators headed for Lebanon.A huge stock of hazardous material abandoned in a warehouse at the port in the heart of the capital exploded on August 4, killing 177 people and devastating swathes of Beirut.Hale said the US has already provided $18 million worth of much-needed food, medicine, and other essential relief and is currently working with Congress to pledge up to $30 million in additional funds to enable the flow of grain through Beirut port.Read more:UN launches $565 mln appeal to help Lebanon recover from Beirut explosionIran tried to make Lebanon a training hub for terrorism: Former Lebanese officialUS can no longer accept empty promises, dysfunctional governance in Lebanon: HaleFBI personnel are expected to join other international experts already on the ground, including from France which has launched its own probe.“In the aftermath of this tragedy, we, like so many others, expect a credible and transparent investigation of the circumstances that led up to the explosion. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation will soon be here to help. In some ways, this tragic event was just a symptom of much deeper ails in Lebanon, ails which have gone on for far too long, and for which nearly everyone in authority bears a measure of responsibility. I’m talking about the decades of mismanagement, corruption, and the repeated failure of Lebanese leaders to undertake meaningful, sustained reforms,” Hale said.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US calls for end to endemic corruption that has stifled Lebanon: David Hale
Yemen's last remaining Jews 'to move to UAE' following Israel treaty
Yemen's last remaining Jews, who have so far resisted calls to….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen's last remaining Jews 'to move to UAE' following Israel treaty
Pound sees slight rise against dollar to LL6,950
The Lebanese pound rose slightly against the dollar on the black market Saturday, trading at around LL6,950..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Pound sees slight rise against dollar to LL6,950
Saudi, Emirati analysts: Palestinians will benefit from accord
'Deal pulls rug from under the feet of Turkey, Iran.'
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Saudi, Emirati analysts: Palestinians will benefit from accord
Turkey will 'not back down' to threats of sanctions says Erdogan
"We will never bow to banditry on our continental shelf. We will not back down against the language of sanctions and threats," said Erdogan.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Turkey will 'not back down' to threats of sanctions says Erdogan
Dubai deputy police chief calls for 'dissolving Hamas' after normalisation with Israel
Dhahi Khalfan slammed all Palestinian groups that opposed the UAE's normalisation, saying Hamas needs to be dissolved..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dubai deputy police chief calls for 'dissolving Hamas' after normalisation with Israel
Israel, US close to signing deal on leaving China out of 5G infrastructure
Israel opened the tender to build its 5G network on August 4, the day before US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the expansion of the Clean Network initiative.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel, US close to signing deal on leaving China out of 5G infrastructure
US calls for credible probe into Beirut blast
The blast has fueled anger at Lebanon's ruling politicians who were already facing criticism over a financial meltdown that has sunk the currency.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US calls for credible probe into Beirut blast