#TheWestAsiaPost | From Yemen to London people worldwide are calling for a ceasefire. They want the bloodshed to end. Ghadi Francis tells you about the outrage and the global anger against the war in Gaza

Thousands protest on the streets of Yemen

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?

On The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis: +Turkish President's whirlwind Gulf tour +Iran's morality police returns to the streets +Israel's judicial overhaul divides the society

President Erdogan's Gulf tour grabs media attention | 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

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi makes a headline visit to Syria, says Bashar al-Assad has emerged victorious after the devastating Syrian civil war despite the country being subject to Western sanctions. He is the first Iranian visit to step foot in Damascus since the war.

Economy in focus as Iran's president embarks on landmark visit to Syria

Lebanon is marred by economic and political crises. It has impacted millions. Many have been left hopeless. And in these times of despair, there is a duo who is humour to survive the hardships. @ghadifrancis brings you the full report on this week's #TheWestAsiaPost

Amid Lebanon crisis, humour offers glimmer of light

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi makes a headline visit to Syria, says Bashar al-Assad has emerged victorious after the devastating Syrian civil war despite the country being subject to Western sanctions. He is the first Iranian visit to step foot in Damascus since the war. @ghadifrancis brings you the full report on this week's #TheWestAsiaPost

Iranian president meets Syrian president on landmark trip

Uneasy truce along the Gaza border briefly collapses after the death of Palestinian Khader Adnan. The 45-year-old activist died after nearly 3 months of staging a hunger strike against his detention. @ghadifrancis decodes the story on this week's #TheWestAsiaPost

Palestinian hunger striker Khader Adnan dies in Israeli prison

It has been 20 years since the U.S. Launched the Iraq invasion to overthrow the country’s dictator Saddam Hussein. But the killings and internal conflict continue, with no respite in the sufferings of a common man in Iraq.

Iraq, 2 decades after U.S. Invasion  | The West Asia Post

On The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis: + Lebanese pound hits record low of 100,000 against dollar +Turkey to hold elections on May 14 + As Ramadan approaches, flare-up in violence grows in West Bank

Iran's top security official visits UAE | 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

U.S. Defence secretary made an unannounced visit to Iraq this week, just days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Austin said he hoped to 'strengthen and broaden' relations with Iraq.

The West Asia Post: U.S. Defence secretary visits Iraq

On The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis: +Growing rift between Saudi Arabia & UAE +West bank tense as violence escalates +Crisis deepens for Israel's Netanyahu +U.S. Defence secretary's Iraq visit +Schoolgirls 'poisoning' mystery in Iran

The West Asia Post: Growing rift between Saudi Arabia & UAE

Among the world's biggest oil exporters, The UAE is hosting the next global climate talks. Ahead of the COP28 summit, the Emiratis are pushing for clean green energy with its latest and among the biggest solar plants. @ghadifrancis gets you the story on this week's #TheWestAsiaPost only on @wionews

The West Asia Post: UAE unveils mega solar plant

Over the last two years, Turkiye has increased its military presence in Iraq. The advances have attracted a little global attention. But lately, the escalations have ignited fears of worsening instability. @ghadifrancis brings you the full report on this week's #TheWestAsiaPost only on @wionews

The West Asia Post: Turkey's push into Iraq risks deeper conflict

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