The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has led to a massive exodus -with thousands of Afghans fleeing the war-torn nation. West Asia is the first to bear the brunt of this refugee crisis. On The West Asia Post tonight, Ghadi Francis tells you more about this crisis.

The West Asia Post: West Asia braces for Afghan migrant wave

West Asia is closely monitoring the developments in Afghanistan, questioning the reliability of the US as a partner. On this week's The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what a Taliban takeover means for the region.

The West Asia Post: What does a Taliban takeover mean for West Asia?

On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis brings you the story of the Beirut Blast survivors as they try to rebuild their lives.

The West Asia Post: Four survivors, Four stories, One blast

When we talk about Yemen- it is usually about its humanitarian crisis. But what about its cultural heritage? The war-torn nation has always been a treasure trove of history. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the toll the long-drawn conflict has taken on its past. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | A look at Yemen's museums; Battle to save the past

For decades, Sheikh Jarrah was just another neighbourhood in east Jerusalem. But its story has now gone viral - with #SaveSheikhJarrah trending worldwide. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis brings you the story of this global flashpoint.

The West Asia Post | The story behind #SaveSheikhJarrah

Dubai's property market is currently booming. Fresh out of a lockdown - the uber rich are buying up luxurious properties in Dubai, leaving behind the lockdown blues. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis brings us the story of this real estate boom.

West Asia Post: Property market booms in Dubai

Saudi Arabia's City of Roses is in full bloom. This time, the harvest fell in the month of Ramadan - making it even more special for the city of Taif. Ghadi Francis brings you a report on the West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post | Saudi's City of Roses in full bloom

Saudi Arabia and Iran have never declared war on each other. But their proxy warfare has torn West Asia apart. The Saudi Iranian rivalry is a fight over influence and the whole region is their battlefield. So, when reports of a secret Saudi-Iran meeting emerged, the world was taken aback. On the West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis tells you what this thawing Cold War means for West Asia.

The West Asia Post: Episode 30- Is West Asia's cold war thawing?

Lebanon could be heading towards a blackout. This comes as electricity funds dry up in the country amid growing protests. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis reports from the heart of Lebanon on this looming crisis.

The West Asia Post: Lebanon could be heading towards a blackout

Pope Francis came with a message of peace and love and left with Iraq in his heart. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this historic papal visit to the war-torn nation. Also on the show, retaliatory Saudi-Houthi airstrikes raise fears in Yemen and a look at how Saudi women are shattering glass ceilings.

The West Asia Post Ep-24 | Historic Papal visit to the war-torn nation

Tonight on #TheWestAsiaPost with Ghadi Francis + A historic papal visit to Iraq + @Pontifex preaches love and peace + Saudi-Houthi tit-for-tat attacks escalate + Women shatter glass ceilings in West Asia

The West Asia Post: A historic papal visit to Iraq

Joe Biden is facing his first real test in West Asia after a rocket attack hit the US airbase in Iraq. The deadly attack is now a wake-up call for the United States, raising questions about how Biden will respond to the attack. Also on the show, a look at the controversial Gaza court ruling on women's travel and the threat to Red Sea coral reefs from an Israel-UAE oil deal. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post Ep-21 | Biden's first real test in West Asia

Lockdowns and vaccines marked the new year in West Asia as the region grapples under the pandemic. On this week's West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the COVID-19 situation in West Asia. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Coronavirus pandemic in West Asia

With an artificial moon and flying taxis, Neom has been billed as humanity's next chapter. Ghadi Francis tells you about this $500 billion megacity in the deep deserts of Saudi Arabia. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Saudi Arabia's $500 billion megacity

Saudi Arabia has opened its borders for Qatar. A 3-year-long Gulf crisis has come to an end. On the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the region.

The West Asia Post | Gulf rift comes to an end

Nazik Al-Ali launched her on a ballet dancing journey three years ago. But in 2021, there will no dancing for this Syrian ballet dancer. On the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at her story. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

West Asia Post | Story of Syrian ballet dancer

From seizing a South Korean tanker to ramping up its nuclear program, Iran is flexing its muscles in West Asia.

West Asia Post | Iran steps up its nuclear program

As 2020 comes to an end, this week on the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at what this year meant for the region and the consequences it holds for 2021. From the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani to the Abraham Accords, we bring a comprehensive roundup of all the things that took the region by storm. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Episode 14 | Your window to West Asia

This week on the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis talks about how West Asia has kicked off mass vaccination drives. Fears grow in the region over the new mutant strain. Also on the show, United States is now mulling immunity for Saudi crown prince MBS. Will this be Trump's parting gift for Mohammed Bin Salman?

The West Asia Post | Episode 13 | Your window to West Asia

West Asia is no stranger to radical terrorism. This week, on the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes you to the heart of Syria where hate crimes and acts of terror often further political violence. Also on this week's episode, a massive earthquake rips through Turkey and Greece. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Episode 6 | Your Window to West Asia

In a recent interview, Saudi Prince Bandar Bin Sultan accused the Palestinian leaders of failing its people. The scathing remarks signalled a first for Saudi Arabia and raised an important question. Is Saudi Arabia's support for the Palestinian cause slowly eroding? For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post: Is Saudi Arabia's support for Palestine eroding?

Watch this week's West Asia Post as we take a look at how people turned to faith in various parts of West Asia even during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The West Asia Post: Praying in times of COVID-19

Watch this week's West Asia Post as we talk about the historic Israel-Lebanon border talks and bring you an exclusive report from the Blue Line. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post - Episode 2

The death of Jamal Khashoggi took the world by storm. But even after two years, many questions remain unanswered. On this week's West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis talks about the gruesome murder of the Saudi journalist. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post: Questions linger over Khashoggi's murder

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