The UN special coordinator for Lebanon praised the role of the Lebanese Army and called for continued support to “this key institution.”
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Local Lebanon news - Beirut lodges protests with UN over Israeli missile attack
Local Lebanon news agencies have reported that Lebanese Officials have lodged a protest at the UN over Israel had violated Lebanese sovereignty by using Lebanese airspace to target Syrian territory.…
Water crisis protests persist in Iran, with chants in Tehran: Reports
Protesters angry about water shortages took to the streets of southwest Iran for a sixth night in a row on Tuesday, with mounting violence, while Tehran residents chanted anti-government slogans,…
Death toll from Iran protests rises to three, say activists
The death toll from street protests over water shortages in Iran’s oil-rich southwest rose to three, activists said on Saturday, as demonstrations continued for a third consecutive night.
Protesters storm streets of Iran over water shortages; police fire at crowds
Protesters angry over water shortages marched through the streets of an oil-rich, restive province in southwestern Iran late Thursday, with police firing weapons to disperse the crowds, according to YouTube…
US blasts Lebanon’s politicians for steering country into abyss
The United States criticized Lebanon’s politicians Thursday for failing to form a new government that is needed to halt the country’s economic, social, and financial collapse.
PM attempts to reassure southern MPs over ‘levelling up’
The Guardian says Boris Johnson will attempt to reassure Tory MPs in south-east England that his flagship “levelling up” policy does not involve directly favouring the party’s new power base.
UAE inaugurates Israeli embassy in Tel Aviv
The UAE’s embassy in Israel opened on Wednesday, with Israel’s president in attendance for the flag-raising ceremony.
Jordan King, Israel President Hold Talks After Water Deal
Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Saturday received a telephone call from Israel’s new President Isaac Herzog and they discussed Middle East peace efforts, state-run Petra news agency said.
UK: Universal credit £20 top up to end
Therese Coffey has told MPs the £20-a-week top-up to universal credit will be “phased out” in the autumn.
Cummings: Boris Johnson said it was 'ludicrous' he could be PM in 2016
Dominic Cummings has claimed Boris Johnson said after the 2016 Brexit referendum that it would be “ludicrous” if he became PM.
Labour narrowly hold Batley and Spen seat in by-election
Labour’s Kim Leadbeater – sister of murdered MP Jo Cox – has narrowly won the Batley and Spen by-election.
Political solution only way to resolve Syrian crisis: Saudi FM
A political solution is the only way to resolve the Syrian crisis in accordance with UN Security Resolution 2254 and other relevant international resolutions, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal…
Secret UK defence documents found at bus stop
The government is investigating how secret defence documents, outlining the movements of a warship that led to Russia firing warning shots off the Crimean coast, were found at a bus…
Israel’s FM to meet US, Bahrain counterparts in Rome
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will meet his US and Bahraini counterparts in Rome on Sunday, Lapid’s office said, the first face-to-face diplomatic contacts for a senior member of the new…
Matt Hancock caught in ‘passionate clinch’ with aide
Health Secretary Matt Hancock, 42, is fighting for his job today after an accusation of him having an affair with his closest aide.
UN Afghanistan Official Warns Over Taliban Gains
The head of the United Nations Afghanistan aid operation expressed strong concerns Tuesday over military gains by the Taliban insurgents as US and coalition forces pull out of the country..…
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