- 6 December, 2025
Lebanese Central bank governor charged with corruption and money laundering
Lebanon–After failing to appear in court for the fifth time, a Lebanese judge accused central bank director Riad Salameh with “illicit enrichment” and money laundering,
Lebanon discusses restoring Gulf ties with Kuwait
Lebanon–The Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati held a phone call with Kuwait’s foreign minister, Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, to restore Lebanese-Gulf relations. Mikati’s office
Israel’s Naftali Bennett appears as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Israel– Naftali Bennett was fighting for his political life just a year ago, as Israel prepared for its fourth election in a row. Today, Israeli
Palestinian opponents had their diplomatic passports revoked by Abbas
Palestine– Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has canceled the diplomatic passports of many former officials in a fresh move against his political opponents. Nasser al-Qudwa, a
Lebanon’s major parties are preparing for the May elections
Lebanon–More than 500 candidates, including 69 women, have applied to run in the May 15 parliamentary elections in Lebanon, with the country’s interior ministry anticipating
Deep divides in the Security Council over Syria’s chemical weapons have been exposed once again
Syria–The UN’s disarmament director informed members of the Security Council on Thursday that the Syrian government’s disclosure regarding its chemical weapons still has gaps and
Thousands have taken to the streets across Yemen to protest the gasoline shortages caused by the Saudi-led embargo
Yemen– Protesters slammed the US for supporting the Saudi-led coalition’s military involvement in Yemen with military, intelligence, and diplomatic backing. They also chastised the world
Israel’s president travels to Turkey in bid to mend ties
Turkey– The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, travels to Turkey on Wednesday to mend the relationship between both countries. He became the first Israeli leader
Saudi Arabia: 12 agreements were signed to increase investments in its defense sector
Saudi Arabia–Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment inked 12 agreements with corporations on Monday to boost investment in the defense industry and localize military expenditures. At
Can the repaired ties between Israel and Turkey usher in a new Middle East?
Turkey– What can we anticipate from President Isaac Herzog’s unusual trip to Turkey, and can Israel put its faith in Erdogan? When President Isaac Herzog