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August 22, 2023

Pakistan's military rescues 2 children from gondola trapped nearly 1,000 feet up after cable snaps

Two of eight people stuck in a gondola dangling nearly 1,000 feet in the air Tuesday in Pakistan have been rescued, officials say.

August 21, 2023

Iraqi oil minister visits Ankara to address energy issues, including resumption of oil exports

Iraq's oil minister has arrived in Ankara for talks on several matters, with a primary focus on reestablishing the flow of oil exports through Turkey's Ceyhan oil terminal.

August 18, 2023

UNRWA temporarily suspends services in Lebanon's largest refugee camp amidst concern over armed groups

The United Nations agency responsible for Palestinian refugees has made the decision to temporarily halt its services within Lebanon's most expansive refugee camp as a form of protest.

August 17, 2023

Militants still occupying school in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian camp as clashes between factions have ended

A school compound led by the United Nations is still being occupied by militants in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, two weeks after clashes between factions have ended.

August 16, 2023

Offshore drilling rig arrives off coast of Lebanon, will begin operating in coming weeks

A drilling rig arrived off Lebanon's coast on Aug. 16, 2023. The rig is set to begin operations in the coming weeks. The rig will drill near the country's border with Israel.

August 14, 2023

Aircraft problem leaves German minister stuck in Abu Dhabi, latest in series of government plane issues

German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was stuck in Abu Dhabi after her pilot noticed a technical issue with the landing flap and had to return to the UAE.

August 14, 2023

Libya formally asks Lebanon to release son of late dictator Muammar Qaddafi due to his deteriorating health

Judicial officials from Libya are asking Lebanon to release the son of Moammar Qaddafi who has been held in Lebanon without charges since 2015.

August 10, 2023

Iraq bans terms including ‘gender,’ ‘homosexuality’ from media: reports

The Iraqi government is rolling out guidelines for news outlets and social media platforms that would require the censorship of LGBTQ-related terms.

August 10, 2023

Vehicle of Lebanon's defense minister struck by gunshots near Beirut, no injuries reported

Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem's vehicle was struck by gunshots on Aug. 10, 2023, near Beirut. No injuries were reported following the shooting.

August 8, 2023

WaPo takes heat for 'shameful' puff piece on Palestinian terror group: 'They can't help themselves'

The Washington Post was accused of giving "sympathetic coverage" to a Palestinian terror group in the West Bank after a reporter embedded with the terror cell.