He talked about his films and his new book Tales from the Streets of Jeddah On the sidelines of the signing ceremony of her new book “The Other Story” in Cairo, a few days after the presentation and signing in Saudi Arabia, a work whose stories were collected from the streets of Jeddah, the Saudi … Read more
Next week’s presidential election in Lebanon will enter a “crucial” phase, as the most in-depth discussions are expected to concern names, with the “Free Patriotic Movement” announcing it will decide on the issue of names on Tuesday for the “consensual” person it will support. And after the “Free Patriotic Movement” refused to nominate any candidates, … Read more
Prince Harry’s book, titled ‘Spare’ or ‘Reserve’, is expected to be released next Tuesday, and is also expected to contain sensational statements from the prince that he has rebelled against his family. The BBC news channel was able to obtain a copy of the book, after it was leaked and went on sale in Spain … Read more
Well-informed Lebanese sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the head of the Free Patriotic Movement, Gebran Bassil, is forced to reformulate his movement’s understanding with Hezbollah with a new political flavour. The sources say: “During the evaluation of relations between (Hezbollah) and (Free Patriotic Movement), it is necessary to dwell on the contact made by the … Read more
The arrest of dozens of “violent sellers” after the record drop in the riyal The Iranian currency crisis toppled the governor of Iran’s central bank, while Tehran announced the shutdown of dozens of brokers and “rogue sellers” in the dollar market, following a record drop in the Iranian riyal. Iranian media reported yesterday that the … Read more
Parties and political forces denounce and ask that the culprits be unmasked and brought to justice Christmas day was disturbed by the population of the town of Brih in the Chouf region (Mount Lebanon): drawings and images of skulls were placed by unknown persons on the houses of the town’s Christians. These images, transmitted by … Read more
Legal sources in Lebanon have considered the matter “a violation of sovereignty”. Judicial delegations from several European countries are expected to arrive in the Lebanese capital (Beirut) at the beginning of the new year, to investigate with the governor of the Banque du Liban, Riad Salameh, and bank officials, the pending financial corruption files before … Read more
Some diseases, such as the “emerging corona virus” and pneumonia, can cause severe pneumonia if the airways fill with fluid, which leads to the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Researchers at the University of Berlin in Germany have discovered the molecular mechanisms that lead to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which led … Read more
Al-Rahi holds “the pride of politicians” responsible for the obstacle to the election of the Lebanese president The head of the Free Patriotic Movement, Lebanese MP Gebran Bassil, is still sending messages to Hezbollah saying it is not isolated. As Al-Sharq Al-Awsat learned, he recently held two meetings with the head of the “Marada Movement”, … Read more
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has hinted at the possibility of holding a meeting with his Russian and Syrian counterparts. This was stated by Akar, at a press conference yesterday, commenting on what was previously announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the possibility of holding meetings at ministerial level after the phase of contacts … Read more