Houthis' wheat import ban harms Yemen's most vulnerable

Society 2025-03-03

Houthis' wheat import ban harms Yemen's most vulnerable

The decision to ban wheat flour imports through al-Hodeidah province ports negatively affects food security and paves the way for corruption.

Lebanese army, UNIFIL lead southern Lebanon's recovery efforts

Society 2025-02-23

Lebanese army, UNIFIL lead southern Lebanon's recovery efforts

Lebanese forces and UN peacekeepers coordinate security and humanitarian response as thousands return to war-affected border region.

Lebanon looks back at a year of conflict, displacement

Society 2024-10-09

Lebanon looks back at a year of conflict, displacement

Many in Lebanon blame Hizbullah for dragging the country and its people into a year of war, displacement and economic uncertainty.

Few tears for Nasrallah among Lebanese who claim he 'killed Lebanon'

Society 2024-10-04

Few tears for Nasrallah among Lebanese who claim he 'killed Lebanon'

Many Lebanese do not mourn the Hizbullah chief, who was responsible for political assassinations and plunged the country into wars.

Lebanese angered by Nasrallah's belligerent stance, refusal to avoid war

Society 2024-09-25

Lebanese angered by Nasrallah's belligerent stance, refusal to avoid war

'We are deeply traumatized, and the complexes that our parents have passed on to us because of the wars they have lived through, we will pass on to our children and future generations.'

Muted anger against Hizbullah among families of slain teen fighters

Society 2024-08-07

Muted anger against Hizbullah among families of slain teen fighters

Grieving families whose sons were killed on Hizbullah's front lines are furious with the Iran-backed party but fear denouncing it.

Families at Syria's Roj camp primed for repatriation

Society 2024-06-14

Families at Syria's Roj camp primed for repatriation

Conditions at the al-Hasakeh province camp are relatively calm, activists say, with many women and children on the path to eventual repatriation.

Iran attempts to bribe Syrians in bid to claim their loyalty

Society 2024-06-04

Iran attempts to bribe Syrians in bid to claim their loyalty

Iran continues to push its soft power strategy in Deir Ezzor, where it is attempting to indoctrinate locals and win them over with bribery.

Locals spar with Iran-aligned militias in Iraq-Syria border region

Society 2024-03-29

Locals spar with Iran-aligned militias in Iraq-Syria border region

Tribes in areas of eastern Syria where Iran-backed militias hold sway have reacted with anger over the militiamen's actions and provocations.

Iran-backed militias make life 'unbearable' for Iraqi youth

Society 2024-03-16

Iran-backed militias make life 'unbearable' for Iraqi youth

Many youth who took part in the nationwide protest movement say they are ready to leave Iraq to escape the influence and reach of the militias.