A new report indicates that Russia is using Japanese, South Korean machines to produce drones.

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Is saudi arabia rethinking ties with Iran? Saudi Arabia recently called on its citizens to quickly leave Lebanese territory, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah group wields significant power. Rival armed groups are clashing in the Palestinian camp of Ain el-Hilweh in the country's south. Ain el-Hilweh is the largest of 12 Palestinian camps in Lebanon, hosting around 80,000 of up to 250,000 Palestinian refugees countrywide. The clashes come at a time when the united states are pushing for a Saudi-Israel normalisation deal. Some analysts say the Saudi-Iran deal in March challenged Washington's role as the main outside power broker in West Asia. Here's a look at what's brewing in the region...

US still the main outside power broker in West Asia? | Lebanon: Clashes in Palestinian camp

Recent clashes at the Palestinian camp in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of dozen of people and has injured over 60 others. Saudi Arabia has now urged its citizens to leave the country as soon as possible recalling the State of Emergency.

UK, Kuwait issue travel advisory for Lebanon

Saudi Arabia on Friday (August 4) urged its citizens to leave Lebanon and avoid approaching areas where there have been armed clashes. In a statement, the Saudi embassy in Lebanon stressed "the importance of adhering to the Saudi travel ban to Lebanon.

Lebanon clashes: Saudi urges its citizens to quickly leave Lebanese territory

Three years since catastrophic Beirut blast, Lebanon lives on with no justice delivered

Lebanon's central bank governor Riad Salameh has stepped down from the top job after 30 years. The once-touted numbers wizard has left behind an economy in a state of collapse and a country in the grip of one of the world's worst financial crises. Ghadi Francis gets you a story about the 73-year-old chief and his tainted legacy.

Who is Lebanon's tainted Riad Salameh?

The Beirut blast left 220 people dead, the survivors and relatives of those who died in the attack continue to struggle in search of the remains of their loved ones. The identities of many bodies were lost to the disaster. Watch the video to know more.

Three years since Beirut blast: Fire department honours killed firefighters with portrait | WION

Heavy clashes resumed in a Palestinian refugee camp in South Lebanon, the clashes marked the end of a ceasefire. The clashes occurred at the camp between members of President Mohammed Abbas' father's party and the Islamist group members.

Clashes resume in Lebanese Palestinian camp, ceasefire ends | World News | WION

Deadly clashes continue in a Palestinian camp in Lebanon. The head of the armed group Hezbollah has now called for a halt between the rival Palestinian factions. At least 11 people have been killed and dozens have been wounded in the camp since fighting broke out on Saturday.

Palestine: Clashes between Fatah & Hamas continue, Hezbollah Chief calls for halt to fighting | WION

For a third straight day, clashes continued between rival factions in a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, leaving 11 people dead, since the fighting began last week.

Clashes continue at Palestinian camp in Lebanon as death toll rises to 11

Palestinian factions are fighting in Ein El-Hilweh, the largest refugee camp in Lebanon. At least 11 people have been killed in the clashes. How will this affect the Palestinian refugees? Molly Gambhir gives you the details.

Gravitas: Palestinians in danger amid clashes in Lebanon

Fighting between opposing groups continued for the third day in Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp so far 11 people have died and over 40 have been wounded according to your UN Agency for Palestinian refugees

Violence in Lebanon's largest refugee camp

Clashes continued for the third day in the Lebanon's Ein El Hilweh Camp Palestinian camp between member of Palestinian President's Fatah Group and Islamist factions in the camp. Palestinian factions met on Sunday in Egypt to discuss reconciliation efforts.

Deadly clashes in Palestinian camps | Explained: Palestinian reconciliation talks

Clashes in south Lebanon's restive Ain al-Helweh Palestinian refugee camp claimed the lives of at least six people on Sunday, said Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement and security sources at the camp.

Lebanon clashes claim lives of six in Palestinian refugee camp

Naval forces from Lebanon, the United States and Regional Partners have now completed a nine-day maritime exercise ashore near the coast of Lebanon on Tuesday. US naval forces Central Command and the Lebanese Armed Forces concluded the exercise Resolute Union 2023 with counterparts from Egypt, France, Iraq, Jordan, and the United Kingdom.

The Lebanese army, US 5th fleet and partners conduct naval exercise

A performance that brings intense mystical moments to life. The Baalbeck festival is back. This year it is celebrating 40 years of Arab music and returning to the state are Syrian artists. A sight to behold as the Damascus whirling dervishes perform in front of the roman ruins.

Damascus whirling dervishes return to historic Lebanese fest

Israeli military carried out cross-border strikes after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon on Thursday (July 6), reported Reuters quoting sources on both sides.

Rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon, IDF retaliates with counter strikes

Rockets were fired from Southern Lebanon towards Israel on Thursday. The firing prompted cross-border strikes by the Israeli military as well. Three security sources in Lebanon said that at least two rockets were fired towards Israel one of them landing in the Lebanese territory and the second near a disputed area at the border.

Israel strikes Lebanese targets

A soaring anti-Syrian sentiment in Lebanon means a troubled existence for Syrian refugees living in the country. Conditions for them worsen by the day. The government in Beirut has begun a crackdown asking Syrian nationals to leave. Many have been deported and the future looks bleak.

Lebanon crackdowns on Syrian refugees | The West Asia Post

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks on Friday in Paris, where the two leaders called for a "rapid end to the institutional political vacuum in Lebanon", stated the Elysee.

Macron, Saudi crown prince call for ‘rapid end to political vacuum in Lebanon’

This is the story of a young Lebanese swimmer. The 29-year-old, for whom disability is no hurdle. Elissa Harik is representing Lebanon on the world stage, as she readies for the Berlin Special Olympics. Ghadi Francis gets you her story.

Inspirational story of a Lebanese swimmer | The West Asia Post

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

Protesters in Lebanon have attacked several bank buildings, set tyres alight and smashed windows to demand their money back.

Protesters in Lebanon vandalise banks, demand their money back

Lawmakers in Lebanon on Wednesday (June 14) were unable to elect a new president even after the 12th attempt. A bitter political tussle between Iran-backed Hezbollah and its opponents is extending the protracted power vacuum in the country.

Twelfth attempt to elect Lebanon's president fails

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