Ex-premier makes Covid vaccine admission
The former prime minister, who was tasked with returning the state to normalcy after the pandemic, said the government should not introduce sweeping vaccination mandates.
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China urges citizens to take ‘caution’ in Lebanon travel
BEIJING: China's embassy in Beirut has urged citizens to “travel with caution” if visiting Lebanon, warning they face “higher security risks” as fears of a regional conflict mount. In a statement issued Monday evening Beijing time, the embassy warned citizens that the situation in the country was “serious and complex.” “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read more
Big bank shuts down home loan lender
One of Australia's banking giants has shut down a home loan provider, ending a 33-year run of the troubled business.
Palestinian President Abbas to visit Russia August 12-14, RIA reports
BEIRUT: The World Health Organization delivered 32 tons of emergency medical supplies to Lebanon on Monday amid growing fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. The aid, which will equip Lebanon's most under-equipped hospitals, included at least 1,000 trauma kits to treat any war casualties. “The aim is to get these supplies and … Read more
Farmers innovate to save Iraq’s rice production
NAJAF, Iraq: After Iraqi farmer Muntazer Al-Joufi saw his once-blooming rice fields dwindle in recent years due to relentless drought, he fought back with harder seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques. “This is the first time we are using modern techniques that use less water” to grow rice, said Joufi, 40, as he surveyed his land … Read more
Mark Bouris'’ grim recession claim
Financial guru Mark Bouris has issued a grim warning about the state of Australia's economy.
World Bank says assessing impact of Bangladesh events on its loan program
WASHINGTON: The World Bank said on Monday it was assessing the impact of events in Bangladesh on its lending program with the country after its prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, resigned and fled. Hasina left after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against preferential job quotas and grew … Read more
Palestinians say woman dies of wounds sustained in Israeli detention
JENIN, Palestinian Territories: A Palestinian woman died Monday from injuries inflicted by Israeli forces two months ago, authorities in the occupied West Bank said. “Former detainee Wafaa Jarrar, 50, from Jenin… died on Monday morning at Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin as a result of very serious injuries sustained during her arrest,” the Palestinian Commission … Read more
‘Hated every aspect’: 23yo says she is done working 9-5
The 23-year-old Australian has admitted she's a “terrible” employee, with the Gen Zer saying she's well and truly fed up with working for other people.
Flurry of diplomacy to ease Mideast tensions as Israel awaits Iran attack
JERUSALEM: Diplomatic pressure mounted on Monday to avert an escalation between Iran and Israel after high-profile killings raised regional tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Sunday that his country was “determined to confront” Iran and its allied armed groups “on all fronts.” As its war against Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza approaches its 11th … Read more
