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After widespread demonstrations took place in Libya's capital Tripoli last month, a rare protest erupted in the eastern city of Benghazi.
Comment: As the Israeli-UAE 'peace' agreement takes centre stage, it deflects from a renewed siege on Gaza and the UN's failure to address Israel's settler colonialism, writes Ramona Wadi.
Under blockade and bombs, Gazans fear Covid-19 disaster
Fear has gripped Gaza after the first community outbreak of Covid-19.
Israel hit by Gaza's untreated sewage after power cut
Treatment plants in Gaza are unable to operate after Israel cut fuel supplies to the strip.
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 ...
Lebanon faces darkness as generator owners threaten shut-off
The powerful owners of private generators in Lebanon are demanding the government let them buy fuel at a preferential rate.
Fuel crisis in Houthi-controlled Yemen puts millions at risk
Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas are facing a devastating fuel crisis that threatens to impact clean water supplies, hospital ...
British MPs 'outraged' over arms sales to Saudi Arabia
This week we focus on a 'disappointing' decision by the UK to resume Saudi arms sales, warnings over famine in Yemen and more.
UN warns Yemen on the brink of famine again
The UN has once again sounded the alarm over Yemen's descent into famine as donor funds have dried up.
Lebanon's rising power cuts add to economic crisis
Lebanon is experiencing a serious economic crisis offset by power cuts and austerity.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
In today's roundup: Iran mulls restrictions while the West Bank extends lockdown, US releases Kassim Tajideen, Yemen again faces famine, and a ...
Venezuela to open its first 'Iranian supermarket'
Venezuela is stocking its first Iranian supermarket, reports said, after a ship carrying food cargo entered Venezuelan waters.
Funding shortfall hinders Covid-19 response: World Bank chief
Coronavirus is leading to 'staggeringly large' losses in the global economy, according to World Bank President.
The geopolitics of Iran's fuel shipments to Venezuela
Iran's fuel shipments to Venezuela are a show of defiance against the US, but they will do little to fundamentally change energy ...
Fourth Iranian tanker docks at Venezuelan port
A fourth Iranian tanker has arrived in Venezuela amid concern in Washington over the burgeoning relationship between the two countries.
Iranian oil tanker arrives at Venezuela's largest refinery
The first of five Iranian tankers has arrived at Venezuela's main oil refinery, bringing gasoline and oil derivatives to help boost the country's oil production.
Iranian fuel shipment reaches Venezuelan waters
Iranian fuel and oil products entered Venezuelan waters on Saturday, despite growing concerns by the US.
Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela despite US pressure tactics
The US has tried to crack down on Iranian shipments, but five tankers are on their way to Venezuela, a fellow sanctioned nation with little to ...
Iran warns US against 'piracy' on Venezuela fuel shipment
Iran and the US are at odds over a shipment of fuel to Venezuela, as both countries suffer under crippling sanctions.
UAE shipped 11,000 tonnes jet fuel to Libya: reports
Two UAE firms have allegedly shipped jet fuel to renegade general Khalifa Haftar's forces in Libya.
Lebanon should default on its debt now, here's why
Comment: There are good reasons for Lebanon to default and restructure its debt, writes Nizar Hassan.
Syria Weekly: Hard times test Assad loyalists' patience
An economic crisis and lack of state support have forced Syrians to take matters into their own hands.
Sudan's 2020 'budget of peace' to continue fuel subsidies
Khartoum's transitional government will spend more on healthcare and education over the next year, Finance Minister Ibrahim Elbadawi said.
US slams 'shameful' China, Russia veto on Syria aid
Germany, Belgium and Kuwait presented a resolution extending that authority for a year, winning the support of 13 council members but drawing ...
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