Breaking News
Pompeo in an accompanying statement said that the United States will wait for the findings of Lebanese authorities on the cause of the explosions.
Bloodied and dazed wounded stumbled among the debris, glass shards and burning buildings in central Beirut as the health ministry reported late on Tuesday 73 dead and 3,700 injured.
France offers Lebanon 'assistance' after Beirut blasts
French President Emmanuel Macron said French aid and resources were being sent to Lebanon.
World offers support, condolences to Lebanon after devastating blasts
Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab called on "friendly countries" to support the country already reeling from its worst economic ...
Four footballers from Syria's national team contract coronavirus
The coronavirus has hit Syria's national football team.
Lebanese try to storm energy ministry amid power cuts
Lebanese residents have been hit with severe daily power cuts since late June as an economic and political crisis spirals out of control.
Israel's coronavirus infection rate among world's highest: Netanyahu
Israel has recorded 75,083 confirmed coronavirus cases, with 554 deaths.
Egypt invites Elon Musk after 'aliens built pyramids' tweet
Egypt's international cooperation minister has invited the Tesla founder to visit the pyramids after he tweeted the ancient structures were ...
Trial of Algerian journalist Khaled Drareni commences
The trial of Trial of Algerian journalist and press freedom advocate Khaled Drareni begins in Algiers today.
Syria Insight: Russia moves into Iran-controlled eastern Syria
Eastern Syria has been viewed as under Iran's sphere of interest, but the resource-rich region remains a lucrative area for Russia too.
Desperation, misery in Kashmir a year after Indian clampdown
India has reimposed a curfew on the Muslim-majority region ahead of the first anniversary of the decision to strip Kashmir of its autonomy.
Lebanon: Ambitions of a nation taken hostage
Comment: Lebanon has reached a tipping point which, if history is anything to go by, can lead to irreversible damage, writes Carmen Geha.
Algeria journalist 'press freedom' trial opens
The trial opened of Algerian journalist Khaled Drareni, who has become a figurehead of press freedom in the North African country, with the ...
Lebanese FM Nassif Hitti resigns amid economic crisis
Dissatisfied with the government's performance, Lebanon's foreign minister handed in his resignation amid an economic crisis.
Often on brink, Lebanon headed toward collapse
Lebanon is hurtling toward a tipping point at an alarming speed, driven by financial ruin, collapsing institutions, hyperinflation and rapidly ...
A revolution not televised: Lebanese mock censorship of song
Lebanese social media users have reacted with outrage and ridicule as the 'revolutionary' lyrics of a well-known patriotic song were censored on Army Day amid a continuing economic crisis.
Netanyahu lashes out at anti-government protesters as demonstrations continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at protesters, saying their 'anarchic' tendencies come from the 'biased media.'
Israel, Hezbollah 'don't want new war': Experts
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah spiked last Monday along the UN-demarcated Blue Line after months of relative calm.
Kuwait bans flights to 31 'high risk' countries
Flights from at least 31 'high risk' countries will no longer be permitted to land in Kuwait, authorities said, as the Gulf state continues to ...
Jordan teachers protest after arrest of union leaders
Thousands of public sector workers took to the streets across Jordan on Saturday evening to protest the arrest of leaders from the teachers ...
Restricted Hajj hits Somalia's livestock economy
Exports are predicted to be sliced in half this year, primarily due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Coronavirus cases in Syria increase amid doubts over figures
The number of coronavirus cases has increased across Syria as doubts emerge over figures reported by the regime's health ministry and the ...
Expect 'lengthy' coronavirus pandemic, warns WHO
The coronavirus pandemic is likely to be a 'lengthy' one, the WHO said, after an evaluation.
Man killed in clashes between Lebanese army, villagers
A man has been killed in clashes between the army and villagers in north Lebanon following a dispute over "smuggled" livestock which the army ...
The mood in Libya is gloomy as they celebrate Eid al-Adha in a state of war and pandemic.
Sign up to get this in your inbox every week
Sign up to get this in your inbox every week
Want to keep up to date with
the latest news from the Middle East?
Subscribe to our newsletter today!
