The US Has allowed South Korea to unfreeze 6 billion dollars in Iranian funds. The white house says its prisoner swap with Tehran is going as planned. The US and Iran seem to be trying something new. Is this an emerging dynamic? Ghadi Francis explains.

US changing its IRAN strategy? US-Iran prisoner swap on track

The Turkish foreign minister was in iraq this week, setting ground for erdogan's rumoured visit later this year. The minister while in Baghdad sat down with his counterpart. They discussed all matters from ever-pressing climate challenges to sensitive water management and the pkk angle. Ghadi francis gets you more.

Turkey, Iraq boosts partnership, water management and security on agenda

Istanbul's infamous opposition mayor is back. Ekrem Imamoglu is calling on the CHP party to stop with the internal conflicts and focus on the big picture, the next local election. He has announced his pitch too. Imamoglu is setting out to defend the city. Ghadi francis gets you the report.

Istanbul opposition Mayor makes 2024 pitch

This week, in 2006, Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel ended their month-long war. Called the second Lebanese war, it devastated parts of Southern Lebanon. Over 1300 people were killed, most of them innocent Lebanese citizens. But the war marked something else as well. It was the first time an Arab militia fought Israel to a standstill. 17 years later, tensions have once again flared up between Hezbollah and Israel. Ghadi francis gets you more

War of words between Israel and Hezbollah | The West Asia Post

Kids and their parents in gaza are headed to the beach, as they plan to spend their evening watching cartoons in the open-air theatre. Movie theatres have been closed in the region since the first intifada, but programs like such offer them some much-needed respite to Gazans. Ghadi Francis gets you more

Magic Of Movies Briefly Returns To Gaza | The West Asia Post

2023 is turning out to be a year of reconciliation in the world's most volatile region. Regional players are aiming for stability after years of war, violence and upheaval. In the latest, saudi arabia and israel seem to be talking indirectly, and iran is not happy. What is this about? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

Can US broker Saudi-Israel truce? | Olive oil is the new West Asian gold | The West Asia Post

Summer temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius in Iraq's cities makes life - particularly for citizens working in the open - a nightmare. This is made worse by infrastructure woes, frequent power cuts and poor housing conditions.

Searing heat in Iraq's cities | The West Asia Post

It's been a week of fierce Israel-Palestine violence in the West Bank. A series of reprisal and revenge attacks involving Israeli troops, settlers and Hamas militants have killed at least a dozen people. Tensions run high on both sides.

Israel-Palestine Clashes: Revenge and reprisal turn ugly | The West Asia Post

High unemployment and lack of jobs has hit the youth of Jordan hard, with nearly 50% of people below thirty without a job. The dilapidated economy means little to spend on health and education made worse by slow public hiring and slashed subsidies.

Almost half of Jordan's youth population unemployed | The West Asia Post

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

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

Be it football or golf, West Asia is delivering big. The region has been in the news for the last few weeks, for its sporting master shots. The question is, can the cash-laden region, use sports to further its soft power agenda? Ghadi Francis gets you a report.

Sports the new push to West Asia's soft power | The West Asia Post

Israeli Prime Minister was left shell-shocked after the parliament elected an opposition member to sit on a judge-appointing committee. The selection is to a panel that stands at the heart of a political battle over Israel's justice system. What happens now? Ghadi Francis gets you more.

Is Netanyahu in control of his alliance? | The West Asia Post

China presents a peace plan for the Palestine conflict, and says it wants to play an active role in ending the conflict. How is Israel reacting to the development and how can China's West Asia ambitions change the dynamics of the conflict? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

Can China become a 'peacemaker' in West Asia? | The West Asia Post

Over a quarter of children in Gaza are in dire need of mental health support. Every Israeli attack worsens their trauma, aggravating a concern which needs time and a safe space to heal. Ananya Dutta gets you more.

The West Asia Post: Trauma crosses Gaza's generations

The first female Arab astronaut to go to space is at the International Space Station. Rayyanah Barnawi is one of two Saudis on Axiom Space's second private mission. Ananya Dutta brings you her story.

The West Asia Post: Saudi woman makes history

Israeli PM Netanyahu secured a two-year national budget and suggested this could clear the way for a resumption of his religious-nationalist coalition's contested judicial overhaul. What does this mean and how will it impact the ongoing protests? Ananya Dutta gets you the story.

The West Asia Post: Netanyahu to resume judicial overhaul?

Will Erdogan’s term as Turkish leader come to an end? Will the united opposition finally hold power? Turkish voters will decide this Sunday in the second round of the May 28 presidential elections. Ananya Dutta decodes Turkey's biggest poll.

The West Asia Post: Turkey nears crucial run-off

Hostilities continue between Israel and Palestine as the death toll mounts. Air raid sirens continue to be heard in Israel, as Gazans face the fury of Israeli rockets. This time, the target was an Islamic Jihad commander, but the most casualties were innocent women and children. Ghadi Francis gets you the latest on Israel Palestine Violence About.

Fierce Gaza fighting renews as truce hopes fade

Where will Lionel Messi be headed is the big question this season? Will rumours of the Argentine WC winner taking the big cheque and joining the Saudi Pro League come true or is there something else on the cards? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

The Messi transfer saga | The West Asia Post

Truce is the big word in West Asia. On The West Asia Post we have been reporting all big engagements, the thaws in decades-old frosty ties. This week, Russia hosted a four-way dialogue aimed at restoring ties between Syria and Turkiye. Ghadi Francis brings you the full report.

Can Russia broker Syria-Turkiye truce?

This week, Turkish President Erdogan appeared for a live televised interview. A routine chat, as the country nears its crucial polls but something happened in between the broadcast. It was cut mid-air, the reason - Erdogan's ill health. Ghadi Francis brings you the full report on The West Asia Post only on WION.

Erdogan falls sick during a live interview

There is a new threat to the centuries-old marvels of Iraq. The artefacts that have seen wars and violence, now face a modern threat - climate change. Ghadi Francis brings you the full report on this week's The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post: Syrian artefacts face a modern threat

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