On 4 August a massive explosion devastated the Beirut port area, killing more than 200 people. Two weeks after the explosion that shattered Beirut, the BBC’s Tom Bateman meets families and individuals whose lives...
The global impact of coronavirus on births and fertility rates | COVID-19 Special
Some had predicted a babyboom during lockdown. But initial research suggests birth rates have fallen. Scientists say the data collected point to a 15 percent drop in birth rates in the United States in the coming months...
US cancels trade talks with China | DW News
Donald Trump once again casting doubt on his trade deal with China, saying Tuesday that he chose to cancel last Saturday’s planned meeting between both sides. An advisor had said that the Phase One Trade Deal...
EU will not recognise Lukashenko’s re-election, will sanction those behind protest crackdown
The European Union does not recognise the outcome of the presidential election in Belarus, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at an emergency summit on Wednesday, while European Council President Charles Michel added...
Special edition: Could the Beirut blast be one tragedy too many for Lebanon?
Two weeks after massive dual explosions at the port in Beirut killed more than 170 people and destroyed a large part of the Lebanese capital, we bring you this special edition of Middle East Matters direct from...
Your News From Israel – Aug. 19, 2020
Big news on the front of international peace, is the North African #Sudan the next state to normalize with Israel? #Palestinian President Abbas issues dismissal of the recent Israel-United Arab #Emirates peace deal… One...
Deal or no deal: will the US sell F-35s to the UAE? – Gideon Israel
Deal or no deal: will the #US sell #F-35s to the #UAE? Gideon Israel, Founder & President, Jerusalem-Washington Center