Levant MENA Edition

Preliminary tests of the laser, flown on a light aircraft, were successful against several drones

trade

Israel allows some Gaza exports, Hamas demands more amid fragile truce

Israel keeps tight controls on Gaza crossings

food

100 Million Meals campaign, WFP distribute 4.7mln meals to refugees in Jordan

52,000 Syrian individuals and families in Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps in Jordan received reloadable food e-vouchers

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EU must be forceful in driving through reform in Lebanon

After Borrell, the next visit should carry bold, direct and personal threats, supported by evidence of the politicians’ misdemeanors

politics

Lebanon's crisis caused by feud over power, says EU envoy

Josep Borrell said he delivered a frank message that some leaders could face sanctions

oil and gas

Iraq expects oil prices to reach $80/bbl - state news agency

Crude prices have been on the rise over the past weeks, settling over $70/barrel on Friday

politics

Lebanon's Christian leader says he still wants Hariri as PM

Blamed political opponents for months of political paralysis

food

Enhancing food security is Jordan's a top priority

All proposals made by the private sector will be considered to serve public interest and enhance price stability

policy

Jordan's Finance Ministry finalises amendments to General Sales Tax Law

The draft law seeks to contribute to reducing tax evasion and avoidance

lebanon

EU sets out potential criteria for Lebanese sanctions - document

Led by France, the EU is seeking to ramp up pressure on Lebanon's squabbling politicians after 11 months of a crisis that has left Lebanon facing financial collapse

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Turkish women protest over Erdogan’s decision to exit domestic violence treaty

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As Lebanon battles crisis, coastal city Batroun thrives on local tourism

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Lebanon's crisis caused by feud over power, says EU envoy

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Lebanon's Christian leader says he still wants Hariri as PM

Enhancing food security is Jordan's a top priority

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