Day: August 14, 2020

Beirut Explosion Likely Sparked by Maintenance at Warehouse, According to U.S. Assessment

Beirut Explosion Likely Sparked by Maintenance at Warehouse, According to U.S. Assessment

Tenisha M. Slaton 14/08/2020 1:33 PM

BEIRUT—Maintenance perform most likely led to the explosion of a significant cache of ammonium nitrate that devastated...

Israel, U.A.E. Agree to Establish Formal Diplomatic Ties

Israel, U.A.E. Agree to Establish Formal Diplomatic Ties

Tenisha M. Slaton 14/08/2020 1:31 PM

Israel and the United Arab Emirates moved Thursday to build official diplomatic ties immediately after Israel agreed...

U.S. Seizes Iranian Fuel Cargo for First Time

U.S. Seizes Iranian Fuel Cargo for First Time

Tenisha M. Slaton 14/08/2020 1:29 PM

The Trump administration has for the initial time confiscated cargo in vessels allegedly loaded with Iran gasoline...