Once famous as the land of two rivers, Iraq is now facing a severe water crisis. Years of drought and massive levels of pollution have severely impacted the water availability for its people. Ghadi Francis tells you about the crisis and why are people blaming the government for it.

French-Lebanese artist blends architecture and heritage

Twin blasts have hit Iran on the fourth anniversary of Qasem Soleimani's death. ISIS claimed responsibility, but Tehran is pointing the finger at Israel. In Beirut, a drone strike killed Hamas' Deputy Commander. Lebanon claims Israel is trying to drag it into the war. Is an all-out war inevitable?

Is West Asia just another flare-up away from a full-blown war?

Lebanese lawmakers fail to elect a president for the 12th consecutive time. The political deadlock is worsening the country's economic troubles. Can Lebanon's political elite unite and deliver soon or will there be another foreign intervention to bring a sense of stability? Ghadi Francis breaks down the situation.

Lebanon remains without a president | The West Asia Post

The Lebanese pound has hit a historic low, sinking to 100,000 pounds against the us dollar amid the ongoing political and economic turmoil that is gripping the country. The crisis has pushed three-quarters of Lebanon's population into poverty.

The West Asia Post: Lebanese pound hits record low of 100,000 against dollar

Lebanese man who held up bank for trapped savings walks free

Armed man demanding savings holds Beirut bank staff hostage

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies have lost their majority in Lebanon’s parliament after the country’s general election results were announced.

Lebanese forces gain ground, Hezbollah and allies lose majority

Tonnes of dead fish wash up on shore of polluted Lebanese lake

Watch this week's West Asia Post as we talk about Lebanon's growing economic crisis with an exclusive ground report from Beirut. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

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