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Many Lebanese blame the severe flooding on government incompetence and corruption.
Iranian analyst Sadollah Zarei said striking Haifa and killing a large number of people would "definitely lead to deterrence".
Lebanon parliament calls for unhindered public sector audit
Lebanon's parliament voted in favour of a sweeping financial audit of state institutions.
France, UN to host new Lebanon aid conference
France and the UN will host a new conference about aid to Beirut after its devastating blast in August
France to host virtual donor conference for Lebanon
France decided to push ahead with the conference due to the devastating impact Covid-19 pandemic, according to sources.
Bahrain to open consulate in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara
Bahrain's King Hamad expressed 'support and solidarity of the kingdom with Morocco in defending its sovereignty and its rights' in a phone call with King Mohamed VI.
Qatar agrees to ten percent stake in Borsa Istanbul
Qatar and Turkey have signed a number of economic agreements.
Houthis confirm green light for UN tanker repair mission
Yemen has been given the all clear to inspect and repair an abandoned fuel tanker.
Mine explodes, damages oil tanker off Saudi coast
A mine has exploded and damaged a Greek-managed oil tanker off Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast near Yemen, where the kingdom is battling Houthi ...
A gateway to Africa: Russia's naval base in Sudan
Analysis: Moscow's new naval base in Sudan heralds Russia's return to the geopolitical map of Africa.
Houthi attack hasn't affected oil production, Aramco says
Monday's attack on Aramco has not affected oil production, the manager of the oil giant said.
Lebanon judge wants ministers investigated over port blast
On August 4, the explosion of hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate killed more than 200 people, wounded thousands, and ravaged large parts of ...
Houthis give UN green light for tanker repair mission
The operation could begin by late January or early February, the UN spokesman said.
Turkey blasts 'unauthorised' German search on Libya-bound ship
Germany's navy conducted an "unauthorised" search on a Turkish-flagged vessel in a bid to enforce an arms embargo on Libya, turkey said.
Qatar gives nearly $10 million to rebuild Beirut schools
Qatar is donating $9.8 million to rebuild schools, universities and other educational facilities in areas damaged by this year's Beirut ...
Beirut begins clearance of dangerous port containers
Months after the blast that devastated its capital, Lebanon plans to dispose of 49 containers of flammable chemicals from Beirut's port.
'Let women cook': Lebanese mock minister over sexist comment
Lebanon's interior minister was mocked after suggesting women start cooking following a suspension of food deliveries during the country's ...
Lebanon's impenetrable glass ceiling
Comment: Women in Lebanon are fighting not just for better representation, but a complete overhaul of a male-dominated system that fosters ...
Israel plans rail link between Mediterranean and Gulf states
The discussion came after Israel recently signed deals to normalise ties with Gulf states Bahrain and the UAE.
Putin approves new Russian naval facility in Sudan
In a decree published on Monday, Putin approved the government proposal to set up a naval logistics hub in Sudan.
#FlyingWhileMuslim: Prominent activist arrested onboard American Airlines flight
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh says she was singled out after being removed from a flight and arrested over a dispute with a 'white male passenger'.
Filipino bands feel the pain amid coronavirus in Dubai
Filipino bands, a mainstay of nightlife across the Gulf and Asia, face an uncertain fate as the Covid-19 pandemic draws crowds away from clubs.
Lebanon starts two-weeks of restrictions to stem virus
Lebanon, with a population of around six million, has been recording some 11,000 coronavirus infections on average each week, the health ...
Second Libya shipwreck raises toll to around 100
'Rescued by local fishermen, they were in shock and terrified; they saw loved ones disappear beneath the waves, dying in front of their eyes,' ...
Two people have been wounded after an explosion at Jeddah's non-Muslim cemetery.
Medicine in Lebanon is going missing, as the country struggles under the weight of covid-19.
Lebanon will demolish grain silos at Beirut port that were severely damaged during the blast.
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