Beatrice Farhat Beatrice Farhat is an editorial assistant for Al-Monitor based in Beirut, Lebanon. On Twitter: @beatricefarhat Yemen | Apr 18, 2024 Cholera resurges in Yemen as Houthis warn of ‘dangerous levels’ of famine The nine-year civil war in Yemen has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Saudi Arabia | Apr 17, 2024 Saudi Arabia ramps up regional diplomacy to avert Iran-Israel war Saudi Arabia has reiterated calls for calm in the region amid rising tensions in the wake of the Iranian attack on Israel this week. Iran | Apr 16, 2024 Iran vows it will respond 'within seconds' if Israel retaliates The latest Iranian attack on Israel in response to a suspected Israeli strike against Iran’s consulate in Syria has set off fears of a full-blown war in the region. North Africa Pulse | Apr 15, 2024 One year on Sudan’s war: 14,700 killed, 8.6M displaced, 4.9M face starvation As the war in Sudan enters its second year, the humanitarian situation is worsening by the day with no prospects of an imminent end of the hostilities. Lebanon | Apr 12, 2024 Sectarian tension, anti-Syria sentiment haunts Lebanon as it buries Sleiman Members of a Syrian gang have been accused of kidnapping and killing a Lebanese Forces official, prompting attacks against Syrians and raising concerns of sectarian escalation. Palestine | Apr 10, 2024 Syria to Sudan, Middle East celebrates bittersweet Eid in shadow of war Pro-Palestinian protests sweep across the region as Muslims mark the first day of religious holiday Eid al-Fitr. Palestine | Apr 9, 2024 Saudi Arabia hosts Palestinian PM as Gaza cease-fire talks advance Mohammed Mustafa’s visit to Saudi Arabia comes after he stopped in Jordan and Egypt in the past days as mediators are pushing for a Gaza cease-fire. Lebanon | Apr 8, 2024 After kidnapping, senior Lebanese Forces official found dead in Syria The abduction of a local official of the Christian Lebanese Forces party risked causing sectarian strife in Lebanon, which is already reeling under the consequences of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in the south. Palestine | Apr 5, 2024 Israel to reopen Erez crossing for Gaza aid after US pressure The Israeli measure came after President Joe Biden warned that the US could revise its support if Israel did not protect civilians in Gaza. Iran | Apr 4, 2024 Separatist group claims attacks killing 11 security forces in southeast Iran A province in southeast Iran bordering Pakistan is the scene of frequent attacks by Sunni militants seeking independence. Pagination Show more Latest News Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it's comedy that sells by Ahmad Parhizi | AFP | May 19, 2024 'Maldives what?': Saudi fashionistas attempt beach rebrand by Robbie COREY-BOULET and Rania SANJAR | AFP | May 18, 2024 Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death by Hussein Faleh | AFP | May 18, 2024 See more Podcasts Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next? The Gaza showdown between Biden and Netanyahu As Greek PM heads to Ankara to meet Erdogan, is this truly 'a new era' between Turkey & Greece? See more
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Iran | Apr 4, 2024 Separatist group claims attacks killing 11 security forces in southeast Iran A province in southeast Iran bordering Pakistan is the scene of frequent attacks by Sunni militants seeking independence.
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Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death by Hussein Faleh | AFP | May 18, 2024
Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next?