Lebanon
Iranian official's visit to Beirut highlights tensions over Hezbollah
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Beirut on August 13 for the second leg of his regional tour, aimed at engaging with Lebanese political leaders.
Hezbollah official killed in Israeli strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike killed one person targeting a vehicle on the Ansariyeh road near the Zahrani-Tyre highway in southern Lebanon
Iraqi PM launches Turkish-Lebanese joint bridge project in Baghdad reconstruction
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani launched construction of the Krayat Bridge over the River Tigris as part of Baghdad's long-delayed reconstruction campaign.
Lebanese president discusses Cyprus electricity cable proposal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Energy and Water Minister Joe Sadie to discuss a Cypriot proposal for an undersea cable to supply electricity from Cyprus to Lebanon.
Egypt, other Arab states condemn Israeli airstrikes on Syria
Several Arab countries have strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, which targeted key sites linked to Syria’s Interior and Defence Ministries.
Lebanese militant leader to be freed from French prison after 41 years
Lebanese sources report that a French court has issued a release order for Georges Abdullah, a prominent Lebanese militant who has been imprisoned in France for 41 years.
Syria battles wildfires for fifth day as climate change worsens
For the fifth consecutive day, firefighting teams have been battling to contain the wildfires raging in northern Latakia’s countryside.
Trump announces Gaza ceasefire progress as Israel agrees to key terms
US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Israeli and American representatives have discussed conditions for his Gaza ceasefire plan.
Argentina to try Iranian officials in absentia over 1994 Buenos Aires bombing
Argentina will prosecute 10 Iranian and Lebanese nationals in absentia over the 1994 AMIA Jewish Center bombing that killed 85 and injured 300—the deadliest terror attack in the country’s history.
Lebanon walks tightrope as escalation tests regional alliances
The implications for Lebanon are grave. While officials have reiterated the state’s commitment to neutrality and sovereignty
Airlines scrap week’s worth of Turkey flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan as Israel keeps up its bombing of Iranians
To avoid danger zone, aircraft diverted to airports in locations including Istanbul, Baku and Cyprus.
EU adds Lebanon and Algeria to anti-money laundering risk list
EU adds Lebanon and Algeria to anti-money laundering risk list in bid to deal with informal exchanges.
Deloitte EMEA Fast 500 Technology ranking brims with Turkish, CEE and SEE startups
Top entry from Turkey is Novi Robot, a maker of automation systems for manufacturing plants.
Iranian FM in Beirut for talks on stability and reconstruction
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Beirut on June 3 to meet with the new government.