Archives for October, 2024

Turkey's Erdogan starts Balkan tour in Albania

Agence France-Presse

Feature

'Hard to just breathe': Mental health crisis grips Lebanon amid Israel's war

Years of political instability, economic collapse, and now war have taken a toll on mental health in Lebanon and among the Lebanese diaspora, with increased cases of anxiety, depression and possible PTSD.

By Rodayna Raydan

In Boqaata, reporting on culture

Wildlife populations plunge 73% since 1970: WWF

Agence France-Presse

UN Security Council members warn Israel over laws curbing UNRWA

Agence France-Presse

Biden, Netanyahu to stay in 'close contact' as Israel vows Iran attack

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

From Syria to Ukraine: What’s driving Moscow’s thinking on Israel-Iran conflict?

Russia is concerned about spillover from the Iran-Israel conflict into Syria but believes that the situation in the Middle East could bolster its war effort in Ukraine, experts told Al-Monitor.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Lebanon facing 'catastrophic' situation as 600,000 displaced: UN

Agence France-Presse

One year later, Israeli hostage family learns of loss

Agence France-Presse

Tearful Turkish-Lebanese evacuate Lebanon by sea

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Why the US, Israel disagree over striking Iran’s nuclear sites

Israel seems to be weighing strikes that go beyond just restoring deterrence while the United States prefers to avert a region-wide war.

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Saudi crown prince hosts Iran's FM as Riyadh shields itself from Israel tension

Iran’s foreign minister was in Saudi Arabia today amid mounting fears over an Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran.

Saudi Arabia

Feature

With Lebanon under Israeli bombardment, over 200,000 flee to war-torn Syria

With land travel now stymied due to Israeli shelling, desperate, hungry and tired civilians are making the arduous journey on foot to the Syrian border in hopes of finding temporary safety.

By Danny Makki

In London, reporting on Syrian politics and culture

Outrage sweeps Turkey over double femicide as Erdogan pledges stricter measures

Activists are highlighting the government's failure to enforce existing laws to protect women.

Turkey

UAE’s AD Ports Group inks major deal with China

Political and economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and China is growing, with robust trade ties and a visit by the Chinese premier to the Gulf state.

United Arab Emirates

Air France says jet flew over Iraq during Iran attack on Israel

Agence France-Presse

Calls for safety of Beirut airport under threat of Israel strikes

Agence France-Presse