Children in Beirut suffer from trauma after deadly blast
As many as 100,000 children were displaced from their homes according to Save the Children, with many of them traumatized.
Middle East
Internal memo: Sino-Iranian pact would require action
It also claims that even if the deal comes to fruition, it could have a positive effect on Israel's posture, in part because China already has significant clout in region.
'F' for reading comprehension: EU study says PA textbooks promote peace
European Union-sponsored study concludes that the Palestinian Authority does not incite against Israel, but examines Arabic-language textbooks used in the Israeli school system.
Iran sentences 2 men to prison over spying for Israel, West
The media quotes judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili and identified the two men as Masoud Mosaheb, the co-chairman of the Iran-Austrian Friendship Society, and Shahram Shirkhani.
Lebanon's leaders were warned in July about explosives at port
Many questions remain over why the shipment of ammonium nitrate docked in Beirut in late 2013 and why such a huge stash of dangerous material was allowed to remain there for so long.
Greece demands Turkey stop 'illegal' seismic survey in eastern Med
Turkey dismisses Greece's objections, vows to continue operations. Turkish Foreign Ministry says military presence is "purely defensive."
Iran shuts newspaper that quoted expert who doubted official COVID death stats
Former member of Islamic Republic's coronavirus task force Mohammadreza Mahboubfar told Jahan-e Sanat that 20 times more Iranians might have died than the regime is reporting.
Lebanese cabinet resigns in wake of deadly port blast
Cabinet now assumes caretaker role until a new government is formed.
EU: Turkey's naval operations in eastern Med 'extremely worrying'
"Maritime boundaries must be defined through dialogue and negotiations, not through unilateral actions and mobilization of naval forces," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says.
Turkish study maps out Iran's entrenchment in Syria
Iran has no fewer than 125 military outposts and bases throughout Syria, including dozens in the governorates closer to Israel, such as Deraa and Quneitra.