More heavy smog forecast for northern China over new year
North China should prepare for more heavy smog in the coming days, the Ministry of Environmental Protection warned on Thursday. A notice published on the ministry’s website said that due to...
Rare Rothschild’s giraffe calf born in Chester Zoo
A British zoo was celebrating after the birth of a rare Rothschild’s giraffe calf, whose number has dwindled to fewer than 1,600 in its native Kenya and Uganda. “First-time mum, Tula,...
Madrid imposes restrictions on car usage
Madrid on Thursday imposed restrictions on car usage in a bid to address rising air pollution levels, AFP reported. The Spanish city council’s statement said “vehicles with even-number registration...
Hong Kong’s feline friends offer insight into city’s past
Busy traffic, loud noise and constant passers-by? Not a problem for these cats. Four-legged “assistants” can be found perched in certain shops across Hong Kong, keeping a nonchalant eye...
Zoom opens its largest standalone store in Dubai
ENOC Retail, Emirates National Oil Company’s retail business segment, announced the opening of the largest ZOOM standalone store spread over an area of 6,731 sq ft. The eco-friendly store is not...
75% of panels installed at Dubai solar park
Installation has been completed of about 75% of the photovoltaic (PV) panels that will make up the 200-MW phase II of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. The Dubai Electricity...
Thursday’s weather in Lebanon
Thursday’s weather in Lebanon is partly cloudy to cloudy with active winds (55 km/hr) and slight rise in temperature, changes to cloudy with rains and snow over 1300m, according to the...
Gasoline Prices in Lebanon… Rise or Fall?
National News Agency correspondent reported on Wednesday that gasoline and diesel prices augmented by L.L.300 this morning.
