- 19 August, 2026
The Arab Post
Khalid Al Mansoori is a political analyst and journalist who covers GCC diplomacy, Arab League affairs, and regional developments in the Middle East.
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Iraq: Hope for Democracy amid escalating political violence
Iraq–Iraq is at a crossroads, with prior election losers turning to violence in an effort to invalidate the results. At the same time, a genuine
The United States imposes sanctions on 3 Lebanese businessmen for having ties with Hezbollah
Lebanon–‘Hezbollah continues to profit from isolated business projects ,’ Undersecretary of the Treasury Brian Nelson said. Today, Tuesday, the United States imposed sanctions on three
World must unite to designate Houthis as terror organisation
Yemen–The number of Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and other regions in Gulf countries has increased significantly in recent months. Gulf countries have time and
Sound Bombs Rock Private Iraqi Banks To Disturb Democracy
Iraq–Iraq city was rocked by sound bombs that went off simultaneously in two banks in Baghdad. Both banks sustained material damage with minimal loss of
British MPs Call For Sanctions Against Bahrain Officials Over Human Rights Abuses
Bahrain–Several British lawmakers have called on the UK (United Kingdom) government to impose ‘Magnitsky’ style sanctions on Bahrain officials over human rights abuses. The members
Confrontation Arises upon the evacuation of another Palestinian Family in Sheikh Jarrah
Palestine–On Monday, Palestinians were locked in a tense confrontation with Israeli security personnel in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, who were attempting to evict a family.
Many Sudanese were injured during anti-coup Rallies on Monday
Sudan–According to the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee, at least seven protestors were shot dead by Sudanese security forces during anti-coup protests in the capital
No substantial progress in Iran nuclear deal talks risks headway to a precarious void
Iran–Vienna talks are heading towards end of six month period that entailed multiple rounds of talks, each concluding with no subsequent result. Still two weeks
UN Special Advisor On Libya Pushes For June Elections
Libya–Libya seems to be playing a slippery game with its democracy as it missed it December deadline to hold fair elections. But now, UN Special
Covid-19 outbreak: Scientists warn of more worrisome variants after Omicron
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is affecting the world in full swing. Now, Scientists warn that Omicron won’t be the last version of the coronavirus.