Middle East & North Africa

Lebanon: Carlos Ghosn says $1 billion lawsuit against Nissan is reasonable given his suffering after arrest

BEIRUT (AP) — Carlos Ghosn said Friday that the $1 billion lawsuit he recently filed against Nissan and others is just the beginning of his fight.

The former Nissan CEO said during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut that had he been an American citizen filing a lawsuit in the United States, “I would not be asking for $1 billion, but for much more,” given his suffering.

UAE: Qatar supports peaceful resolution of Ukrainian crisis — top diplomat

DUBAI, June 22. /TASS/: Qatar’s authorities support a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis and urge the sides not to take any steps which may lead to an escalation, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday.

Druze Clash With Israeli Police In Golan Heights Over Wind Farm Construction

JERUSALEM, Jun 22 (NNN-MA’AN) – Thousands of Druze clashed with Israeli police in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights yesterday, during a demonstration against the construction of a wind farm in the area.

At least two protesters were critically injured, according to a statement released by Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service. The Israeli police said in a statement that, about a dozen police officers were lightly injured during the clashes. Five protesters have been arrested.

Lebanese, French Ports Signed Cooperation Agreement

BEIRUT, Jun 22 (NNN-NNA) – The Port of Tripoli in Lebanon and the Port of Dunkerque in France, have signed a two-year cooperation agreement, to enhance economic and trade exchanges, it was reported today.

The agreement includes cooperation in infrastructure, port service, information exchange, personnel training, and others between the two ports.

The agreement extends over two years and can be renewed later, on condition both parties cooperate “sincerely and actively” in implementing the deal in their interest, the report added.

China's Geely launches new version of EV model Geometry C in Israel

JERUSALEM, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker Geely on Wednesday officially launched the new version of its electric vehicle model Geometry C in Israel.

Compared to its previous version, which topped electric vehicle sales in Israel in 2022, the new version has a re-designed exterior as well as an upgraded battery. Its range reaches 485 km, up 25 km from the previous version.

Lebanon: Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns of service cuts without more funding

BEIRUT (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Tuesday that without a new injection of funding, it is “likely or highly likely” that the agency will not be able to deliver some services or pay salaries by the fall.

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said at a press conference in Beirut that the agency responsible for services to Palestinian refugees has been facing a shortfall of $150 million to $200 million annually in recent years.

Israel demolishes alleged Palestinian attacker’s home in volatile occupied West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops on Thursday demolished the home of a Palestinian who is suspected of killing an Israeli soldier last year, in the latest military operation in the increasingly volatile occupied West Bank, which has been gripped by surging violence.

Palestinians have right to defend themselves against Israel's crimes; Abbas

22 June 2023; MEMO: Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday that Palestinians have the right to defend themselves against crimes committed by illegal settlers and the Israeli occupation army.

In a phone call with Turmus Ayya Mayor Lafi Deeb, Abbas offered his condolences following the murder of 25-year-old Palestinian Omar Qattin.

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