- 13 January, 2026
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
Western sanctions the root cause behind Iran’s unsuccessful nuclear talks
Iran–Russia has managed to link the ongoing Ukraine conflict with Iran’s nuclear deal by blaming the western sanctions. On Saturday the Russian’s officials said that
Turkey announces new laws to protect women from domestic abuse
Turkey– On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled a series of steps aimed at reducing violence against women, a year after withdrawing Turkey from
Libya: Political Crisis intensifies as rival government takes oath
Libya– On Thursday, a deadlock in Libya between two competing administrations deepened, raising the prospect of conflict or territorial split as the parliament in the
Lebanon : Humanitarian projects to be funded by France and Saudi Arabia
Lebanon–In the midst of a terrible economic crisis, France and Saudi Arabia decided to offer emergency financial help for humanitarian initiatives in Lebanon, according to