Beatrice Farhat

Beatrice Farhat is an editorial assistant for Al-Monitor based in Beirut, Lebanon. On Twitter: @beatricefarhat

Sudan | Jul 24, 2023

Sudan war 100 days on: Over 3,000 deaths, millions displaced, no ceasefire

The war in the East African nation has killed thousands and uprooted millions from their homes since it broke out in April.

Smoke billows in southern khartoum as deadly shelling and gunfire resumed after the end of a 24-hour cease-fire in Sudan, June 12, 2023.

Iran | Jul 20, 2023

Rights groups appeal to UN to stop execution of Iranian boxer Vafaei-Sani

Iran sentenced to death local boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei-Sani on vague charges after he was arrested following his participation in the 2019 anti-regime protests.

United Arab Emirates | Jul 19, 2023

UAE passport ranks among world's 'most powerful,' Iraq, Syria at bottom of list

The 2023 Henley Passport Index features the world’s most powerful passports based on the number of destinations passport holders can access visa-free.

Lebanon | Jul 18, 2023

Lebanon’s Riad Salameh interrogated, assets frozen as citizens raid banks

The judicial proceedings against central bank governor come against the background of a worsening economic and political crisis, and as his term is set to expire next month.

Lebanese protesters take part in a demonstration called for by the banks depositors committee against monetary policies, on May 9, 2023. Lebanon's economic meltdown, described by the World Bank as one of the worst in recent global history, has plunged most of the population into poverty according to the United Nations. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP) (Photo by ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia | Jul 17, 2023

Japan’s PM visits UAE after Saudi Arabia, talks green energy, supply sources

Japan is trying to move away from fossil fuels toward greener energy, which it plans to promote in the region during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the Gulf this week.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during the UAE - Japan Business Forum in Abu Dhabi on July 17, 2023. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP) (Photo by KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images)

United Arab Emirates | Jul 13, 2023

UAE, after Kuwait, releases Iranian prisoners

The moves come as Iran works to restore its ties with Gulf countries following years of estrangement and tension.

Saudi Arabia | Jul 7, 2023

UN experts urge Saudi Arabia to release two women detained over tweets

In a report, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention condemned the use of a vague counterterrorism law against rights activists in the kingdom.

Lebanon | Jul 6, 2023

Israel strikes targets in Lebanon after rocket fire from border

The cross-border escalation follows weeks of tensions building up in a contested area on the Lebanese-Israeli border.

An Israeli soldier uses a binoculars during a patrol in the town of Ghajar in the annexed Golan Heights bordering Lebanon on July 6, 2023. The Israeli army said it was conducting strikes on southern Lebanon after a mortar launched from its northern neighbour exploded in the border area between the two foes. The latest military action was launched three months after the two countries saw their worst cross-border fire in years. (Photo by jalaa marey / AFP) (Photo by JALAA MAREY/AFP via Getty Images)

Lebanon | Jul 5, 2023

France to transfer central bank governor’s frozen assets to Lebanon

Millions of euros worth of assets and properties in Europe were confiscated last year as part of a probe into the embezzlement of $330 million from Lebanon’s central bank in money transfers to an obscure offshore company.

Lebanese protesters demonstrate against the monetary policies of Lebanon's Central Bank governor in the capital Beirut on Jan. 25, 2023.

Lebanon | Jul 3, 2023

In Lebanon's north, armed clashes renew fears of sectarian strife

The incidents come as the country reels under a devastating economic crisis.

Beatrice Farhat

Sudan war 100 days on: Over 3,000 deaths, millions displaced, no ceasefire

Rights groups appeal to UN to stop execution of Iranian boxer Vafaei-Sani

UAE passport ranks among world's 'most powerful,' Iraq, Syria at bottom of list

Lebanon’s Riad Salameh interrogated, assets frozen as citizens raid banks

Japan’s PM visits UAE after Saudi Arabia, talks green energy, supply sources

UAE, after Kuwait, releases Iranian prisoners

UN experts urge Saudi Arabia to release two women detained over tweets

Israel strikes targets in Lebanon after rocket fire from border

France to transfer central bank governor’s frozen assets to Lebanon

In Lebanon's north, armed clashes renew fears of sectarian strife

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Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides

Beatrice Farhat

Sudan war 100 days on: Over 3,000 deaths, millions displaced, no ceasefire

Rights groups appeal to UN to stop execution of Iranian boxer Vafaei-Sani

UAE passport ranks among world's 'most powerful,' Iraq, Syria at bottom of list

Lebanon’s Riad Salameh interrogated, assets frozen as citizens raid banks

Japan’s PM visits UAE after Saudi Arabia, talks green energy, supply sources

UAE, after Kuwait, releases Iranian prisoners

UN experts urge Saudi Arabia to release two women detained over tweets

Israel strikes targets in Lebanon after rocket fire from border

France to transfer central bank governor’s frozen assets to Lebanon

In Lebanon's north, armed clashes renew fears of sectarian strife

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Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides