2. Politics

    2021-11-24

    Unit 121: Nasrallah's death squad carrying out Iran's agenda in Lebanon

    Nasrallah was a small wage-earner created by Iran, which then made him a leader and gave him a mandate to serve al-Wali al-Faqih, including via a death squad.

  3. Terrorism

    2021-11-24

    Australia blacklists Hizbullah, joining growing worldwide condemnation

    Hizbullah 'continues to threaten terrorist attacks and provide support to terrorist organisations' and poses a 'real' and 'credible' threat, the Australian home affairs minister said.

  4. Security

    2021-11-23

    Iraqi support for Kataib Hizbullah erodes as violence, extortion come to light

    Killings, kidnappings and extortion have marred Kataib Hizbullah's reputation, as it now faces growing discontent from the Iraqi public.

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Despite oil wealth, poverty fuels despair in south Iraq

Iraq keeps pumping oil, but nothing seems to improve for residents of Basra, who blame the local authorities and groups loyal to Tehran for their economic troubles.

Despite oil wealth, poverty fuels despair in south Iraq
  1. Health

    2021-11-23

    Donated COVID-19 gear helps Lebanese security forces maintain rule of law

    On the streets and in other areas where the law is upheld and enforced, security personnel have needed additional equipment to do their jobs safely: masks, sanitisers and disinfecting equipment.

  2. Health

    2021-11-22

    Millions in US aid seen as key factor in stemming spread of COVID-19 in Lebanon

    The multiple tranches of aid since March of last year have gone to testing, vaccines and relief, and came at a time of deep economic and political turmoil.

  3. Security

    2021-11-22

    Screws tighten on Kremlin mercenaries as their presence spreads across globe

    Wagner mercenaries, who are tied to Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin, are known to be active in Mali, Central African Republic, Libya and Syria following their intervention in the Ukraine conflict.

  4. Analysis

    2021-11-19

    In bid to survive, Tahrir al-Sham rebrands itself yet again

    The extremist alliance has been purging hardline elements and factions to soften its image and ensure it can have a say in Syria's future.

  5. Society

    2021-11-19

    Palmyra a 'ghost town' under Syrian regime, militia control

    Displaced by ISIS, most Palmyra residents have been replaced by elements of Syrian regime-affiliated Iranian and Russian militias.

  6. Politics

    2021-11-19

    Beirut businesses rally after port blast with USAID help

    Business owners in neighbourhoods near Beirut port received immediate assistance in the aftermath of the blast to help them get back on their feet.

  1. Security

    2021-11-18

    US, Gulf states accuse Iran of causing 'nuclear crisis'

    Iran is accused of destabilising the region with missiles and drones, amid reports of its stepped up uranium enrichment and cyber attacks.

  2. Media

    2021-11-18

    Pregnant journalist's killing a testament to the ugliness of Yemen's war

    Family, friends and colleagues who attended the funeral of Rasha al-Harazi and her unborn child remembered her optimism and love of life.

  3. Refugees

    2021-11-17

    Afghans face abuse, violence as Iran deports thousands back to uncertainty

    Iran is expelling Afghan migrants back into a country facing a humanitarian crisis and famine -- and Iranian guards are abusing them on the way out, deportees say.

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  1. Analysis

    2021-11-17

    Asaib Ahl al-Haq defies IRGC directives, becomes more unpopular in Iraq

    Asaib Ahl al-Haq, one of the IRGC's most influential proxies in Iraq, has been distancing itself from Iran as it loses favour among the Iraqi public.

  2. Security

    2021-11-17

    US Special Operations Forces escort, protect medical aid to Yemen

    US forces last month escorted and distributed much-needed humanitarian aid and supplies to the local hospital of Ghayl Ba Wazir in Hadramaut province.

  3. Education

    2021-11-16

    Lebanon crisis keeps Syrian refugees out of school

    Children from refugee families are falling behind amid Lebanon's economic crisis as a result of high transportation costs and other challenges.

  4. Human Rights

    2021-11-16

    After fleeing war in Syria, teen refugee buried far from home by Poland-Belarus border

    One of at least 11 migrants who have lost their lives at the border, 19-year-old Ahmad al-Hasan was given a final farewell far away from Homs, the war-torn hometown he fled.

  5. Society

    2021-11-15

    Neglect, rampant corruption afflict regime-controlled Syria

    The regime's neglect and systemic corruption have stalled the progress of reconstruction in former opposition areas. Some say the delay is deliberate.

  6. Elections

    2021-11-15

    Politically defeated Kataib Hizbullah urged to reconsider alliances

    The Iran-aligned militia lashed out after its resounding defeat in the Iraqi election, but many are hoping the group and its allies see an opportunity to turn the page on their militant past.

  7. Security

    2021-11-15

    Gulf states in first joint naval exercises with Israel in Red Sea

    It is the first publicly announced military co-operation by the UAE and Bahrain with Israel since they established diplomatic relations last year.

  8. Security

    2021-11-15

    US bomber mission over Djibouti highlights commitment to security, stability

    Two US Air Force B-1B Lancers, escorted by French, UK and US fighters, demonstrated their ability to defend the region.

  9. Human Rights

    2021-11-12

    Regime-fuelled sexism erodes few remaining rights left for Iranian women

    The latest attempt by regime-affiliated organisations to omit women from billboards has set off a wave of criticism from the public.

  10. Economy

    2021-11-12

    Despite oil wealth, poverty fuels despair in south Iraq

    Iraq keeps pumping oil, but nothing seems to improve for residents of Basra, who blame the local authorities and groups loyal to Tehran for their economic troubles.

  11. Politics

    2021-11-11

    IRGC's Quds Force stalls under Qaani's lacklustre leadership

    As Esmail Qaani approaches his 2nd anniversary as IRGC-QF commander, he has failed to distinguish himself or fill his predecessor's shoes.

  12. Human Rights

    2021-11-10

    Desperate migrants in Belarus become Russia's geopolitical pawns

    Migrants from the Middle East, Afghanistan and Africa are being instigated by close Russian ally Belarus to storm the Polish border to create pressure on the European Union to drop sanctions.

  13. Human Rights

    2021-11-10

    Houthis seize Sanaa historic houses, heritage sites

    Local residents and activists accuse the Houthis of tampering with Yemen's cultural heritage by seizing historic homes in Sanaa's Old City.

  14. Human Rights

    2021-11-10

    'Red hand' cartoon in shuttered daily juxtaposes Iran's poverty and leader's wealth

    Kelid daily was shuttered after it ran a cartoon published by Kayhan London, showing Khamenei's bloody hand drawing the poverty line. The leader's rings have drawn consistent attention in Iran.

  15. Human Rights

    2021-11-09

    10,000 children killed or maimed in Yemen war marks 'shameful milestone'

    Eleven million children are in need of humanitarian aid, 400,000 suffer from severe malnutrition and over two million have dropped out of school.