- 21 February, 2026
Expats prepare to vote as Lebanon’s elections get underway
Lebanon–The first round of this month’s parliamentary elections will begin on Friday with Lebanese expats voting. Expats will vote in 59 countries, but just 10
President Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia might be a game changer
Saudi Arabia–It’s not often that a head of state’s visit causes a region to hold its breath. However, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-day visit
Palestinians and Israeli police brawl at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem
Jerusalem– In the latest outbreak of violence near Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque, which is venerated by Muslims and Jews alike, Israeli police fired rubber bullets and
Jordan’s regional clout has grown as a result of the recent calm in Jerusalem
Palestine–Israeli intrusions into Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque last month prompted violence, propelling Jordan to the forefront of attempts to avoid another war. Jordan’s regional importance
Despite the Emir’s call for unity, Kuwait’s political turmoil is certain to persist
Kuwait–Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-address, Sabah’s delivered on the tenth day of Ramadan, amounted to an official admission of the difficulties of resolving a
Qatar Airways has suffered a defeat in its battle with Airbus
Qatar–In the latest twist in a dramatic rivalry playing out in UK courts, a British judge refused Qatar Airways’ request to revive a jet contract
Turkey denies Russian jets traveling to Syria access to its airspace: FM
Turkey–Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was cited in local media as stating that Turkey had closed its airspace to Russian commercial and military planes traveling
Ilhan Omar’s PoK visit reflects her support to Islamist activities in Pakistan
Pakistan–US Congress member Ilhan Omar, recently visited Pakistan and held a meeting with ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan. Significantly, a US government official termed Omar’s
Lebanon : The opposition endures intimidation In Hezbollah-controlled south
Lebanon– Last week, gunshots and violence in Lebanon’s south highlighted the dangers confronting opposition candidates. Canvassers, who are hoping to obtain seats in the region
Libya Torn Between Factions Still Without Proper Governance
Libya–A dozen lawmakers from each side met over a UN brokered meeting and could not come to have consensus on a constitutional arrangement for elections