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Protest in Lebanon Calls for Hezbollah’s Disarmament
Two opposing protests were held on Saturday in front of the Justice Palace in Beirut. The first demanded the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1559, which calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah, and the other who stood in defense of the party’s weapons. ...
Tunisia: 3 irregular migration attempts to Europe thwarted
On Friday, the Tunisian Coast Guard announced that three irregular migration attempts to Europe were thwarted. ...
Education in Lebanon threatened by coronavirus, economic crisis, says Save the Children
The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis in Lebanon risks depriving many students of the right to education, a Save the Children report released today says. ...
Despite US threats : Third Iran oil tanker arrives in Venezuela
The third Iranian oil tanker carrying gasoline and oil products arrived on Tuesday safely in Venezuela despite the United States’ threats to prevent the delivery. ...
Sudan Recovers $4 Billion of Assets From Ex-President Bashir
Sudan has confiscated assets valued at $4 billion from former President Omar al-Bashir, his family members and associates, the country’s anti-corruption body said. ...
Iraq PMF capture Daesh media official
Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) announced yesterday that they have arrested Daesh’s media official in the Saladin province. ...
Iran girl, 13, beheaded by father in ‘honour killing’
A 13-year-old Iranian girl has been beheaded in a so-called “honour killing” by her father while she was sleeping, Iran International TV claimed yesterday. ...
Iraq faces new political crisis
Signs of a new political crisis have emerged in Iraq as the Saairun bloc, the largest in parliament with 54 seats and supported by Shia leader Muqtada Al-Sadr, has merged with other political parties to demand the dismissal of Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi. ...
Iran oil tanker reaches Venezuela amid US tension
The first of five Iranian oil tankers has entered Venezuela's waters carrying more than a million barrels of fuel. ...
Iran records 34 coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours
Iran on Monday confirmed 34 more fatalities from coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,451. ...
Iraq announces death of Daesh fighters in Kirkuk
The Iraqi army yesterday announced that a number of Daesh fighters had been killed in their hideouts during an operation carried out by the Special Operations Forces (ISOF) with the support of the international coalition’s air force in Kirkuk governorate. ...
Parts of Middle East prepares for Eid lockdown as coronavirus toll continues to rise
Egypt announced a curfew starting from 5 p.m. and a halt to public transport from May 24 for six days during the Eid holiday, as it seeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus. ...
Parts of Middle East prepares for Eid lockdown as coronavirus toll continues to rise
Egypt announced a curfew starting from 5 p.m. and a halt to public transport from May 24 for six days during the Eid holiday, as it seeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus. ...
Iraq: Protesters storm MBC channel headquarters in Baghdad
Iraqi protesters yesterday stormed the headquarters of the Saudi-owned MBC channel in Baghdad to protest against what they deemed to be “insults” against the former commander of the Popular Mobilisation Forces Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis. ...
China to send team to investigate death of envoy in Israel
China will today deploy a special team to investigate the death of its ambassador to Israel. ...
Iraqi armed forces to attack Islamic state insurgents
Mustafa al-Kadhimi Iraqi Prime Minister stated on Saturday, May 16th that the Iraqi armed forces will start a major attack on Islamic state radical militants in collaboration with Hashd Shaabi paramilitary fighters which will be at the forefront of the security forces in the upcoming attack. ...
Tunisia reports 3 new COVID-19 infections
Tunisia reported three additional coronavirus cases today, after five consecutive days without registering a single infection. ...
Defying US sanctions, Iran tanker on route to deliver fuel to Venezuela
A fuel tanker loaded at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas is making its way to Venezuela, according to vessel tracking data issued by Refinitiv Icon, in defiance of the US-imposed sanctions on both countries, including on their respective oil industries. Venezuela, which is already in a crisis, is currently suffering from a shortage of gasoline. ...
Lebanon, fearing second virus wave, to shut down again for 4 days
Lebanon’s government has ordered most of the country to shut down again for four days, starting on Wednesday night, as it seeks to ward off a coronavirus resurgence after easing some restrictions. ...
Iran says 19 dead in Gulf of Oman friendly-fire incident
An Iranian missile fired during a training exercise in the Gulf of Oman struck a support vessel near its target, killing at least 19, amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the US. ...
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