Meta overturns decision to remove ‘Death to Khamenei’ posts

The Metaverse company explained that the phrase is not a literal threat to the Iranian supreme leader

Lebanon military court charges seven in killing of UNIFIL soldier

A Lebanese army statement said that the investigation was over, and that the case was transferred to a civilian court

US court ruling opens door for Lebanese banks to be prosecuted on foreign soil

Lebanon's financial institutions have evaded any responsibility for their role in the crisis gripping the nation, and have instead placed the burden on regular citizens

UN soldier killed in Lebanon outside area of authority

Many in Lebanon have suggested that the UNIFIL peacekeeping force has for years been acting to suppress Lebanese resistance on behalf of Israel

Mustafa Al-Kadhimi: The Iraqi PM who did nothing

Following his meteoric rise in Iraqi politics, what has been the legacy of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, and whose interests did he really serve?

UK citizen sentenced for stealing Iraqi relics will be released from prison

James Fitton was charged under a 2002 law which calls for the death penalty if the accused is found guilty of 'intentionally taking or trying to take out of Iraq an antiquity'

Greece releases Iran’s illegally confiscated oil cargo

The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) stated that the tanker will not leave for Iran until all the looted oil is loaded onto their ship

Greece overturns decision to confiscate Iranian oil tanker

Athens ordered the release of the ship and its cargo on 14 June, despite sustained US efforts to block the release

Argentina seizes Venezuelan cargo plane formerly owned by Iran: Report

Iran's Mahan Air says the seizure of an airplane they sold to Venezuela over a year ago points to 'political motivation'

Greece court rules against US theft of Iranian oil, cargo likely to be returned

In retaliation for the illegal seizure of its oil cargo last month, Iran confiscated two Greek-flagged ships in its territorial waters

Saudi Arabia outlines plan to annex half of Yemen: Report

The plan reportedly calls for the annexation of the provinces of Hadhramaut, Shabwah, Al-Mahrah, and Abyan

UK High Court rules in favor of the US to extradite Julian Assange

Despite an earlier ruling that blocked Assange's extradition, UK judges now say that they are "satisfied" by Washington's assurances

Judge Tarek Bitar to remain in charge of Beirut blast probe

Bitar has been accused of selectively targeting political figures who have been critical of Washington's role in Lebanon

French cement giant Lafarge loses ruling on ‘crimes against humanity’ charges in Syria

The company paid nearly €13 million to terror groups to continue operating its plant in northern Syria