Jordan's King Abdullah II has a hidden property empire worth more than $100 million according to the Pandora Papers. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the monarch amid rising discontent in the kingdom.

The West Asia Post: Jordan king's hidden property empire

The Pandora Papers have exposed the secret wealth and dealings of West Asian leaders, including Jordan's King Abdullah and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. 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: Pandora Papers reveals hidden wealth of the powerful

Iranians are voting to choose their next President. But all the odds are stacked in the favour of one man. Will hardliner Ebrahim Raisi become the next president of Iran? This week, on The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at Iran's presidential elections. Also on the show, how is climate change affecting West Asia and a look at how Yemen's museums are struggling to save the 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 Ep 34 - Who will be Iran's next President?

The Saudi Arabia-Iran cold War has often torn West Asia apart. But it looks like the two are now engaging secretly as Riyadh remains on the edge after the US pullout. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this realignment in relations.

The West Asia Post: Iran-Saudi thaw on the cards?

It has been 12 months since the historic Abraham Accords were signed at the White House. A year later, Ghadi Francis takes a look at what the normalisation deals have achieved in the region.

The West Asia Post: The Abraham accords, a year later

Saudi Arabia and Iran have never declared war on each other. But their proxy warfare has torn West Asia apart. But it looks like the two are now engaging secretly as Riyadh remains on the edge after the US pullout. On the West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this realignment of relations in West Asia.

The West Asia Post: Realignment of relations in West Asia; Saudi Arabia on edge after US pullout

The city of Mosul was the last bastion of ISIS in Iraq. It was retaken by the Iraqi army and a US-led coalition after the intense bombardment and fighting that left it in ruins. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis tells you how Mosul is still struggling to rebuild.

The West Asia Post: Former ISIS stronghold mired in crisis

Visiting a grave in a cemetery is an experience in itself. But what if we told you that the grave you are visiting is your very own? On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis brings you this eerie story from Iraq.

Visiting your own grave | The West Asia Post

Muslims across West Asia marked Ashura as large crowds of Shi'ite pilgrims gathered in the holy city of Karbala. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at how the region took part in Ashura commemoration in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The West Asia Post: How the region took part in Ashura commemoration in COVID pandemic ?

For the citizens of Lebanon, August 4 is a memory they want to erase. WION was India's only channel to report from here. A year later, Ghadi Francis returns back to where it all started. On The West Asia Post this week, we bring you the story of the Beirut Blast.

The West Asia Post: The Beirut Blast, a year on

The resignation of Lebanon's Saad Hariri has taken the political process back to square one. This comes as the country remains mired in crisis. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis brings you this report from the heart of the conflict.

The West Asia Post | Lebanon's Hariri quits as crisis escalates

A cold scoop is adding fire to West Asia's most heated conflict. Ben & Jerry's have decided to no longer sell their ice cream in Israeli occupied territories. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this move means for the region. 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 | Meltdown over ice cream in Israel

A cold scoop is adding fire to West Asia's most heated conflict. Ben & Jerry's have decided to no longer sell their ice cream in Israeli occupied territories. On The West Asia Post tonight, Ghadi Francis tells you what this move means for the region.

The West Asia Post: Meltdown over ice cream in Israel

Something is brewing in West Asia. With secret meetings and landmark deals, Israel is ringing in a new political era. From Jordan to Turkey - there has been a thaw in ties. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the region.

The West Asia Post: Change in ties or economic interests?

It is another pandemic-era Haj for Muslims across the world. But this one is not without historic changes.

The West Asia Post: Another Haj under the shadow of Covid-19

With less than 500 days to go, the world is gearing up for football's biggest festival. All eyes are on Qatar as it gets ready to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But deaths of migrant workers have raised concerns. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the allegations of abuse in Qatar.

The West Asia Post: FIFA World Cup hit by abuse allegations

She is the ninth Iranian female athlete to qualify, signaling a change in the way Tehran perceives women in sports.

West Asia Post: Iran's 'Wind girl' at the Olympics

Prime minister Hassan Diab had a grim warning for Lebanon. The country, he said, was just days away from a social explosion. The world bank has called the crisis one of the worst depressions of modern history. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the crisis from the heart of Lebanon.

The West Asia Post: Mired in crisis, Lebanon's PM calls for aid

Bashar al-Assad's isolation is finally over.Gulf states are warming up to the leader and it looks like Syria is ready to be friends with the Arab world. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look what led to this change.

The West Asia Post: Assad Is Friends With the Arab World Again

In West Asia, pride is often synonymous with persecution. This Pride Month, Ghadi Francis takes a look at what it is like being a queer 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 | Pride month in West Asia

Tensions are escalating between the United States and Iran yet again. US hacked Iranian news websites as nuclear talks are set to resume between the two countries. On The West Asia Post tonight, Ghadi Francis talks about what a new presidency could mean for US-Iran relations. Also on the show, a look at what it is like being queer 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: What will Ebrahim Raisi mean for US?

West Asia is no stranger to conflicts. But this time, they have a bigger challenge. As record high temperatures and generational droughts plague the region, Ghadi Francis takes a look at how climate change will threaten stability 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: Conflicts & climate change | Saudi NEOM leads the way

From a quiet Jerusalem neighbourhood, Sheikh Jarrah has become a global flashpoint - with protests against the forced eviction of Palestinians.

West Asia Post: The story of Sheikh Jarrah

Iranians are due to choose a new president in the coming days. But the elections are crucial, not just for Tehran but for the entire world. With hardliners dominating the polls - what will this mean for the future of the Iran nuclear 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 | What do Iran's Presidential elections mean for West Asia?

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is set to lose power after a diverse coalition united in an 11th-hour deal against him. Will this be the end of his 12-year-rule? This week on The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at Israel's political chaos.

The West Asia Post: Can the 'Change Government' oust Netanyahu?

Social media has been accused of manipulating the narrative in the Gaza conflict, muffling voices and amplifying fake news. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis decodes how Big Tech is controlling this conflict.

The West Asia Post | Big Tech takes sides in Gaza conflict

With the economic crisis worsening in Lebanon, many are now giving up their pets after being unable to feed or care for them.

The West Asia Post | As poverty bites, Lebanese give up their pets

This week on The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the region's biggest conflict in years. A ceasefire is holding in Gaza after 11 days of fighting between Israel and Hamas. As U.S. President Joe Biden dispatches his top diplomat Antony Blinken to hold peace, who will help rebuild Gaza? 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 31: Who will help rebuild Gaza?

In the tiny coastal strip of Gaza, children live under fear. They are scared that any moment could be their last. In The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you about the mental scars that the children of Gaza bear. 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: Gaza's children face brunt of conflict

Several fundamental questions remain unanswered after 10 years of the Syrian civil war. How did an anti-govt protest turn into a full-blown war? How did world powers suck into a small West Asian country's politics? And what is in it for the regional rivals? On the West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis answers these questions for you.

The West Asia Post| How Syria lost its last decade

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

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