Illegal logging turns Syria's forests into 'barren land'

Illegal logging turns Syria's forests into 'barren land'

2023-08-30

the town of al-Hasakeh in northeastern Syria on November 19. [Delil Souleiman/AFP


Iran restricts gas flow to Iraq, prompting Baghdad to seek alternatives

Iran restricts gas flow to Iraq, prompting Baghdad to seek alternatives

2023-08-29

Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani inaugurated two combined-cycle power units


Addition of Iran to BRICS 'contentious': analysts

Addition of Iran to BRICS 'contentious': analysts

2023-08-29

for the Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria, told Al-Jazeera ahead of the summit


Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

2023-08-28

of trucks carrying smuggled Iranian weapons enters Syria from Iraq through the al-Hari village border


Popular protests spread across Syria as public grapples with dire economic conditions

Popular protests spread across Syria as public grapples with dire economic conditions

2023-08-25

A sign raised in al-Suwayda reads, "We want bread, freedom and social justice," in protest against


Yemeni women suffering painful childbirth complications receive vital help

Yemeni women suffering painful childbirth complications receive vital help

2023-08-24

Centre in Taez city, on April 29, 2021. [Ahmad al-Basha/AFP] A mobile


US forces deploy to Middle East as Iran's credibility on the line

US forces deploy to Middle East as Iran's credibility on the line

2023-08-23

Abdul Qader al-Nayel warned the Gulf states not to be duped by Iran's lies or deceitful announcements


Iran displays new drone, missiles despite scrutiny, sanctions

Iran displays new drone, missiles despite scrutiny, sanctions

2023-08-23

By Al-Fassel and AFP


Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

2023-08-21

/AFP] Residents of al-Chiyah and al-Ghubairi in Beirut's southern suburb


State-ordered internet outages drive out Iranian startups

State-ordered internet outages drive out Iranian startups

2023-08-18

of late, analysts and Iranian entrepreneurs told al-Fassel, noting that they exact a heavy toll


Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah resort faces 'dry' tourist season

Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah resort faces 'dry' tourist season

2023-08-18

By Al-Fassel and AFP


'Fuel of the future': Gulf states bet on 'green' hydrogen

'Fuel of the future': Gulf states bet on 'green' hydrogen

2023-08-17

as long as possible," said Aisha al-Sarihi, a research fellow at the National University of Singapore's


Al-Durra gas field dispute challenges Saudi-Iran rapprochement

Al-Durra gas field dispute challenges Saudi-Iran rapprochement

2023-08-16

sign an agreement to develop al-Durra gas field on December 11. [Saudi Ministry of Energy


Iraq launches comprehensive program for survivors of landmine explosions

Iraq launches comprehensive program for survivors of landmine explosions

2023-08-15

Hassan al-Husseini said the government support program for mine victims is "the best among national


Houthi factions fight over money as Yemenis grapple with hunger

Houthi factions fight over money as Yemenis grapple with hunger

2023-08-14

Supporters of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis commemorate Eid al-Ghadir in Sanaa on July 6. [Mohammed