- 24 August, 2026
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One month before the elections, the UN envoy to Libya Jan Kubis resigns
Libya–A few days before the presidential elections on December 24, UN envoy to Libya Jan Kubis has submitted his resignation. For months, the diplomat and
Established Political Parties Happy With Beirut Bar Association Control Again
Lebanon–Anti-government protests rock Beirut roads as Lebanese lawyers took to the roads. Established political parties that were prominent seemed to have taken over the Beirut
Sudan’s reinstated Prime Minister, Hamdok, has resumed his duties
Sudan’s reinstated prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, indicated on Monday that he will be able to establish an independent cabinet. His remarks came a day after
Sudan Back On Track To Civil Governance As Citizens Continue To Protest New Truce
Sudan– Civil rule is being restored in Sudan again. According to confirmed reports, Sudan’s top general Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (L) and PM Abdalla Hamdok have
Tehran is nearing a “tipping point” to revive the nuclear deal, US envoy to Teheran says
Iran–Tehran is nearing a “tipping point” to revive the nuclear deal after increasing its enriched uranium stocks before this month’s talks. According to Agence France-Presse,
France discusses a law to recognize the Harki tragedy
France– On Thursday, French MPs began discussions on a bill recognizing the “Harki tragedy” and asking forgiveness from those Algerians who fought alongside Paris against
Lebanon President Appeals For Expatriate Representation Before Presidential Elections
Lebanon–In a strange development, Lebanese President Michel Aoun has lodged an appeal with the Constitutional Council over amendments to electoral law recently approved by the
Armenia proclaims a truce with Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan–Armenia proclaims a truce with Azerbaijan, mediated by Moscow, after escalating tensions between the two countries. On Tuesday, Yerevan reported that 15 Armenian soldiers had
Elections in Libya: Khalifa Haftar announces his run for the presidency
Libya–Khalifa Haftar, who previously suspended himself from the post of commander-general of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces as required by the law governing presidential elections,
Saudi Arabia remains adamant on its stand against Lebanon despite the talks
Saudi arabia–Despite international interference and regional goals, Saudi Arabia has continued to show a strong stance against Lebanon after a diplomatic rift between the two