Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced hikes on petrol and sales taxes. Analysts say it is a regressive policy.
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Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan
Attack on Nablus-area mosque is latest in surge of Israeli settler and military violence targeting Palestinians.
Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances
Relations between Israel and Turkiye continue to deteriorate amid accusations and heightened geopolitical tensions.
Iran banks big on murky oil ‘trustees’ as war with US on the horizon
Billions in oil funds have not been returned to Iran as transparency fades amid efforts to circumvent biting sanctions.
What we know about Mexican drug cartel leaders still at large
While Mexico's government hails killing of drug kingpin El Mencho, other cartel leaders continue to evade capture.
British police arrest Epstein-linked ex-ambassador Mandelson
Former top Labour Party official Peter Mandelson is being probed for suspected 'misconduct in public office'.
What’s Netanyahu’s planned ‘hexagon’ alliance – and can it work?
Analysts call PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance pitch a 'fantasy world' as Israel faces growing international isolation.
What is Christian Zionism, the pro-Israel ideology invoked by US ambassador
Huckabee's remarks that Israel has God-given right to much of Middle East are rooted in Christian Zionism, experts say.
US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Beirut embassy amid tensions
US official says Washington determined it was 'prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel' in Lebanon.
Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups
Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.
Who was El Mencho? What drug lord’s killing means for Mexico
US-backed operation that killed El Mencho sparks a wave of violence across the country.
‘We are not losers, we are winners’: Ukraine reflects on four years of war
Despite Ukraine's losses, the four-year anniversary of Russia's war reignites a spirit of resilience among some.
Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops
Chad says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan's warring sides.
Gulf countries back Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq draws new boundaries
Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits new maritime coordinates to UN.
‘You either fight or die’: Kenyans tricked into joining Russia-Ukraine war
More than 1,000 Kenyans and people from 36 African nations are fighting for Russia, many of them recruited fraudulently.
US military begins withdrawing from key base in northeastern Syria
Pullout comes after Syrian forces take control of northeast region from Kurdish-led SDF.
Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression
Remarks from Ministry of Foreign Affairs come after Trump says he is considering an attack if nuclear deal not reached.
Human rights outmuscled by ‘rule of force’ globally, UN chief warns
Antonio Guterres highlights 'blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law' in Palestine.
Who are Mexico’s top cartel bosses killed or arrested in recent years?
From El Chapo to El Lazca, here's a list of drug lords who have been taken down.
Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula
Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated 'equally'.