Tunisia’s sandy beaches eaten away by coastal erosion

HAMMAMET, Tunisia: In the Tunisian seaside town of Hammamet, bulldozers are busily shoveling sand from the nearby desert onto a popular beach in an effort to prevent it from disappearing due to erosion. “This beach is a postcard image of Hammamet,” said environmentalist Chiheb Ben Fredj, peering nostalgically at the city's iconic Yasmine beach. “It's … Read more

Israelis due in Doha for talks on Gaza truce requests

BEIRUT: Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over Beirut, Sidon and other parts of Lebanon on Monday. The planes carried out mock raids on the Hasbaya area and the occupied Shebaa farms, reaching as far as the Bekaa. Although enemy operations on the southern front have significantly decreased, sporadic strikes continue. One Israeli airstrike targeted … Read more

Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20-billion debt restructure

If not Kamala Harris, who else could be the Democratic nominee for the November election? NEW YORK CITY/CHICAGO: President Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election campaign and drop out of the US presidential race has created enough momentum for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic presidential nominee, according to three Arab American … Read more

If not Kamala Harris, who else could be the Democratic nominee for November’s election?

NEW YORK CITY/CHICAGO: President Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election campaign and drop out of the US presidential race has created enough momentum for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic presidential nominee, according to three Arab American analysts. Biden, who endorsed Harris in his exit announcement on Sunday, trailed former President Donald … Read more