Iraqi parliament speaker resigns as political crisis deepens

Iraq’s Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish blocs have reportedly signed an agreement to form a new coalition

Backlash against Pakistan’s military, as political crisis worsens

Pakistan plummets into political chaos a month after Imran Khan's ouster. But this time the military cannot step in to arbitrate, as they are now a focus of public anger.

Israeli PM lures Arab lawmaker back to coalition, averts political crisis

The Arab-Israeli lawmaker had quit the coalition government following the murder of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqla by occupation troops

Hezbollah lawmaker calls for political cooperation to resolve crisis in Lebanon

The call was made a day before Lebanon's newly-elected lawmakers are set to meet to elect a speaker of parliament

To climb out of crisis, Lebanon must look east: Hezbollah leader

Hassan Nasrallah criticized political leaders for their 'unjustified fear' of accepting Chinese investment offers

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects.

Iraqi PM replaces Central Bank governor in midst of economic crisis

While the weakening of Iraq's dinar falls in the spectrum of a rising US dollar, sanctions targeting Iraqi banks and restrictions on transfers have exacerbated the problem

US displeased with Turkiye’s diplomatic approach to end Syrian crisis

The recent meeting between the defense ministers of Turkiye, Russia, and Syria in Moscow also worried the Syrian opposition, which described Turkiye's approach as treacherous

‘Not a choice, but necessity:’ Iran, India recalibrating ties amid geopolitical shifts

Following a drop in trade brought on by US sanctions, New Delhi and Tehran - boosted by their mutual strong relations with Moscow - are set to revamp ties in a new era of Eurasian multipolarity. 

Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis

As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'

US, Oman discuss political solution for Yemen

The meetings of the US and UN envoys come as part of a continued international effort to extend the six-month truce

Afghanistan living world’s most severe hunger crisis: UN

Over half of Afghanistan's population are facing starvation after western powers blocked Afghanistan from receiving that funded 70 percent of the government budget

Arab League chief calls for more efforts to resolve Syrian crisis

Ahmed Aboul Gheit spoke of a "dangerous triad" that includes food, energy, and climate

Iraq marks one year since parliamentary elections with no political solution

After a resounding victory in the polls last year and their months-long failure to form a government, the Sadrist movement now insists on dissolving parliament and holding new anticipated elections

Netanyahu pledges to solve Israel’s housing crisis by annexing more Palestinian land

Israelis are currently more concerned about the economic policies in the country than they are about international politics

Hundreds of retired soldiers protest for higher pensions in crisis-torn Lebanon

Army and security officials earn less than $50 a month due to the depreciation of the Lebanese pound by more than 95 percent since 2019

Crisis-hit Lebanon to receive Iranian fuel donation soon: Lebanese official

The US is not expected to sanction Lebanon if it receives Iranian fuel due to its dire economic situation, according to David Schenker, the former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs

Iranian, Turkish, Russian FMs meet to discuss Syria crisis

The foreign ministers reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria

No solution to Iraq’s crisis until Sadrists lift parliament siege: Al-Maliki

Despite agreeing to call for early elections, lawmakers have been unable to hold a vote after supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr occupied parliament and its surroundings

Syrian refugees face growing xenophobia in Lebanon as economic crisis worsens

Politicians and the media blame Lebanon's economic woes on refugees, despite international organizations pointing at the financial elite as the cause of the manufactured crisis

Leaders of Iran, Russia, Turkey attend summit on political solution for Syria

The heads of states agreed that military conflict cannot resolve the Syrian crisis, and that a political solution must be put forth to resolve internal conflicts

Lebanon pushes against hurdles set by west to end Syrian refugee crisis

The growing cost of the Syrian refugee crisis, along with the severe economic meltdown in Lebanon, has led Beirut to move away from the international community to find plausible solutions

‘Tehran ready to help resolve Ukraine crisis’: Amir-Abdollahian

The Ukrainian FM announced Kiev's readiness for expanding relations with Iran, specifically in the agricultural sector

‘Iran does not meddle in Iraq’s political affairs’: Muqtada al-Sadr

The statements of the leader of the Sadrist bloc dismissed allegations and rumors that the Iran-Iraq relationship is not based on mutual respect

Sadrist bloc threatens mass resignation eight months into Iraq’s political deadlock

Muqtada al-Sadr has rejected numerous calls by Shia-majority parties to form a coalition government

Lebanon could soon face ‘political disaster and social collapse’: Security chief

The official said that the lack of a majority alliance in parliament could sink Lebanon into further chaos

Lebanon must drill for energy resources to halt crisis: Hezbollah leader

The resistance leader called for all political groups in Lebanon to cooperate with the aim of overcoming the crisis

Hezbollah chief calls for political cooperation to address Lebanon’s multiple crises

Hassan Nasrallah said that despite constant interference and threats from the US, results show support is strong for the resistance

Lebanese elections political equivalent of 2006 July war: Hezbollah chief

Hassan Nasrallah said that political parties failed to offer support to the Lebanese people in an economic crisis, focusing on disarming the resistance instead

Lebanese diaspora vote in general elections amid economic crisis

This marks the first election since a series of tragic domestic events, beginning with the 2019 economic collapse