Exclusive: Iraq braces for US sanctions over Iran militia links
A funeral ceremony held in Baghdad for Abu Haidar al-Hafaji, a commander of the Iraqi Shia faction Kata'ib...
World Jewish Congress Hosts Diplomatic Trainings on Antisemitism and Holocaust Remembrance with UNESCO & UN Geneva Permanent Missions
GENEVA – The
World Jewish Congress (WJC) co-hosted two training sessions on antisemitism and
Holocaust remembrance for diplomats at United Nations in Geneva and UNESCO in
Paris,...
Assad’s fall clears the stage for uncensored comedy in Syria
On the evening of 8 December 2025, terms like 'walls had ears', 'mint' (no longer just referring to green mint leaves), and 'Molokhia' –...
Israel drops leaflets threatening Gazans to ‘leave or die’
Israel has sparked global outrage after dropping leaflets over the besieged Gaza Strip, warning Palestinians to either cooperate with its forces or face forced displacement or...
Lebanon freezes weapons licences ahead of Nasrallah funeral
Lebanon is ramping up security and logistical preparations ahead of the funeral procession for former Hezbollah Secretary-Generals Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, set to take...