EU urges independent inquiry into cause of Beirut explosion
300 experts from the EU have been deployed on the ground in Beirut, providing help in search and rescue, chemical assessment and medical treatment.
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3 Ethiopian migrants killed in Yemen crossfire
African migrants have frequently fled their countries to Yemen, from which they infiltrate through the borders to enter the Arab Gulf states to seek jobs.
Lewandowski on his way to breaking Ronaldo’s record
Never before had a player scored that many goals for a German club in Champions League. 53 goals in 44 games of all competitions make Lewandowski Europe’s current leading striker.
Voter turnout in Belarus presidential election exceeds 50%
Andrei Dmitriyev, Anna Kanopatskaya, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and Sergei Cherechen are running for the presidency
Nigeria governors call for updated military equipment to restive NE region
Since 2009, Boko Haram has been trying to establish an Islamist state in northeastern Nigeria, extending its attacks to countries in the Lake Chad Basin
US defence chief says troops in Afghanistan to be reduced below 5,000 end-November
Pentagon said in mid-July that US maintained its force level in Afghanistan at mid-8,000s, meeting conditions of US-Taliban deal signed in late February
Egypt reports 167 new coronavirus cases, raising total to 95,314
From first week of July, the daily coronavirus infections and fatalities in Egypt started to gradually decline along with an increase in daily recoveries.
Africa coronavirus cases surge to 1.02m, death toll records 22,491
The Southern Africa region is the most affected area in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases, followed by Northern Africa and Western Africa regions
Suicide bombing in Somalia kills 8, injures 14
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but al-Qaida allied terrorist group, al-Shabab, has staged such attacks in Somalia in the past
Champions League make or break for Barca, Setien on Saturday
Barca go into the game after disappointing in the return to football in La Liga, which saw a 2-point lead over Real Madrid turn into a five point deficit
Death toll rises to 154 in Beirut explosions
20% of Beirut 5,000 injuries need hospitalization while serious cases have reached 120 as shattered glasses caused severe injuries that required surgeries
Africa confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1 million mark
The Africa CDC report showed that the number of deaths related to COVID-19 rose from 21,617 on Thursday to 22,066 on Friday
80,000 children displaced due to Beirut blasts: UNICEF
The death toll from Beirut explosions has reached 154, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan announced on Friday
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan
Members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to government of Afghanistan
African coronavirus cases pass 976,000: Africa CDC
South Africa is the highest affected African country in terms of positive cases, followed by Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria and Morocco
No COVID-19 virus in breastmilk: South African health minister
South African academic experts have established a pregnancy register to evaluate potential harm to pregnant women and their babies caused by COVID-19
72% of SMEs in Zambia not able to raise funds due to COVID-19
The research further established that about 40% of firms in Zambia were seeing a significant drop in revenues due to COVID-19 pandemic
World Bank grants South Sudan $45m to improve service delivery
Millions in South Sudan have been displaced, and the already scarce social and physical infrastructure is damaged due to the protracted conflict
Update: Huge explosion hits Lebanon’s capital Beirut, dozens dead, injured
The two huge explosions in Beirut left dozens dead and injured, al-Jadeed TV channel reported. A local hospital, however, said at least 500 were injured
White House mandates random coronavirus tests for staffers
White House has already been testing Trump and Vice President Pence regularly for coronavirus, as well as individuals who come in close contact with them
Oil prices gain amid positive data
West Texas Intermediate for September delivery rose to $41.01 a barrel, while Brent crude for October delivery climbed to $44.15 a barrel
Lebanon newly-appointed FM says to boost ties with all friendly countries
Charbel Wehbi noted that Lebanon is not besieged by the United States but the U.S. has imposed sanctions on specific parties in the country.
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj amid COVID-19 pandemic
Pilgrims on Monday bade farewell to Mecca after Hajj rituals were concluded. Exceptional Hajj season included a limited number of pilgrims due to COVID-19
Britain to introduce new 90-min COVID-19 tests
Up to 5.8 million tests using DNA and 450,000 swab COVID-19 tests will be distributed to British hospitals, care homes, and laboratories
Egypt reports 167 new COVID-19 cases, lowest daily rise in over 100 days
31 COVID-19 patients died on the same day, bringing death toll to 4,865, while 1,318 others were cured, increasing total recoveries to 42,455
6-month-old baby tested positive for COVID-19 in Kenya
5 patients had succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, while 58 patients had recovered from COVID-19, raising total recoveries to 8,477 in Kenya
Ghana COVID-19 cases top 37,000 with 787 new infections
The death toll from COVID-19 infections in Ghana remained at 182, according to the GHS, with 3,467 active cases, 33,365 recovered and discharged cases
UAE announces operation of 1st Arab nuclear power plant
“We proudly witness start of Barakah nuclear power plant operations, in alignment with highest international safety standards,” Abu Dhabi crown prince tweeted
Lebanese president urges army to protect Lebanon sovereignty
Aoun said that Lebanon is facing “numerous enemies,” including COVID-19, corruption, and those who contributed to weakening the Lebanese pound
Fitch lowers US credit outlook to negative from stable
Fitch expected the US economy to contract by 5.6% in 2020 and recover by 4% in 2021, with the massive fiscal policy response averting a deeper downturn