Marita Kassis Lebanon | Jan 19, 2023 Lebanon's currency hits an all-time low as gridlock continues Lebanon's currency has set a new record low as the parliament failed yet again to elect a president. Palestine | Jan 19, 2023 Israeli raid kills Palestinian teacher, militant The West Bank is becoming a daily battleground, witnessing night raids and clashes between Israeli authorities and Palestinians. Syria | Jan 19, 2023 Increase in Jihadist attacks in Syria as Turkey courts Assad Syrian jihadi groups are increasing their attacks on Syrian army outposts, as tripartite meetings between Russia, Turkey and Syria hint at a potential rapprochement deal to end the decade-long war. Gulf | Jan 19, 2023 Two Yemen YouTubers in detention, put on trial by Houthis Courts run by the Houthis have been used to settle scores with opponents, especially media activists accusing the group of corruption. Lebanon | Jan 19, 2023 Lebanon’s cultural scene roars back, defying the economic meltdown After years of dramatic political events and economic struggles, the Lebanese cultural scene is regaining its local footing, reopening museums and launching new ones. Palestine | Jan 17, 2023 Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in West Bank A Palestinian teenager was killed during a night raid amid increasing tensions in the West Bank, signaling more instability and clashes to come, while President Abbas arrives in Egypt for a tripartite summit. Lebanon | Jan 13, 2023 UN extends Lebanon investigation into Hariri assassination for another year The UN approved the extension of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon for about a year, to finalize its work. Syria | Jan 13, 2023 Syria's Assad hosts Russian envoy, discusses rapprochement with Turkey Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with Russian special envoy Alexander Lavrentiev to discuss ending the occupation of Syrian land, highlighting the potential rapprochement with Turkey. North Africa | Jan 12, 2023 Tunisia jails all-women jihadist group Tunisian authorities jailed a group of women believed to have plotted to assassinate a former minister. North Africa | Jan 12, 2023 CIA director Bill Burns arrives in Libya on surprise visit Burns visit is most senior for a US official to Libya since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021. Pagination Show more Latest News Israel's strike on Iran: limited hit, major message by Stuart Williams | AFP | Apr 22, 2024 'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof Agence France-Presse | AFP | Apr 22, 2024 Review identifies 'neutrality-related issues' in UN agency for Palestinians Agence France-Presse | AFP | Apr 22, 2024 See more Podcasts Palestinian UN membership struck down as US casts fourth veto Dispatch from Lebanon: We hear Israeli planes on daily basis Iran established deterrence against Israel proving through its actions it could do more harm, says academic Hassan Ahmadian See more
Lebanon | Jan 19, 2023 Lebanon's currency hits an all-time low as gridlock continues Lebanon's currency has set a new record low as the parliament failed yet again to elect a president.
Palestine | Jan 19, 2023 Israeli raid kills Palestinian teacher, militant The West Bank is becoming a daily battleground, witnessing night raids and clashes between Israeli authorities and Palestinians.
Syria | Jan 19, 2023 Increase in Jihadist attacks in Syria as Turkey courts Assad Syrian jihadi groups are increasing their attacks on Syrian army outposts, as tripartite meetings between Russia, Turkey and Syria hint at a potential rapprochement deal to end the decade-long war.
Gulf | Jan 19, 2023 Two Yemen YouTubers in detention, put on trial by Houthis Courts run by the Houthis have been used to settle scores with opponents, especially media activists accusing the group of corruption.
Lebanon | Jan 19, 2023 Lebanon’s cultural scene roars back, defying the economic meltdown After years of dramatic political events and economic struggles, the Lebanese cultural scene is regaining its local footing, reopening museums and launching new ones.
Palestine | Jan 17, 2023 Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in West Bank A Palestinian teenager was killed during a night raid amid increasing tensions in the West Bank, signaling more instability and clashes to come, while President Abbas arrives in Egypt for a tripartite summit.
Lebanon | Jan 13, 2023 UN extends Lebanon investigation into Hariri assassination for another year The UN approved the extension of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon for about a year, to finalize its work.
Syria | Jan 13, 2023 Syria's Assad hosts Russian envoy, discusses rapprochement with Turkey Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with Russian special envoy Alexander Lavrentiev to discuss ending the occupation of Syrian land, highlighting the potential rapprochement with Turkey.
North Africa | Jan 12, 2023 Tunisia jails all-women jihadist group Tunisian authorities jailed a group of women believed to have plotted to assassinate a former minister.
North Africa | Jan 12, 2023 CIA director Bill Burns arrives in Libya on surprise visit Burns visit is most senior for a US official to Libya since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021.
'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof Agence France-Presse | AFP | Apr 22, 2024
Review identifies 'neutrality-related issues' in UN agency for Palestinians Agence France-Presse | AFP | Apr 22, 2024
Iran established deterrence against Israel proving through its actions it could do more harm, says academic Hassan Ahmadian