Politics

Dozens of Arab residents of Al-Shekhan district demonstrated to demand obtaining the identification papers that they have been deprived of for twenty years by the authorities in Al-Shekhan district on the pretext that their souls do not belong to the district. Protesters demanded through the Iraqi National News Agency/NINA/ that

UNSCOL and UNIFIL issued the following statement: “In light of worrying developments across the Blue Line since the early morning, UNSCOL and UNIFIL call on all to cease fire and refrain from further escalatory action. A return to the cessation of hostilities, followed by the implementation of UN Security Council

The Federal Court will consider, next Sunday, September 1, two separate lawsuits filed “separately” by the two MPs, Basem Khashan and Raad Al-Dahlaki, in which they request a ruling to invalidate the membership of the MP of Anbar Governorate, Haibat Al-Halbousi. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called today, Sunday, for de-escalation and urged parties to cease hostilities. The Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General said that “Guterres is deeply concerned about the escalation between Hezbollah and Israel.” He added that “Guterres calls for an immediate de-escalation and urges a cessation of hostilities. Source:

The US Embassy issued the following statement: “The U.S. Embassy is closely monitoring the security situation in Lebanon, particularly in the wake of the intensified cross-border fire that took place early in the day on August 25. While some airlines have suspended or canceled flights and others continue to make

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the success of the security and service plans for the Arbaeen visit. Al-Sudani praised in a press conference the efforts of the Supreme Security Committee headed by the Minister of Interior, and all officers and affiliates in ensuring the smooth flow of the visit,

Statement issued by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon (Statement No. 3) “Indeed, We will take retribution from the criminals.” By the grace of Allah, all offensive drones were launched at their designated times and from all their positions. They crossed the Lebanese-Palestinian border towards their intended targets from multiple routes.

Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a memorandum this evening, declaring official mourning for the passing of former PM Salim al-Hoss. The statement said: “Official mourning is declared for the passing of former Prime Minister, Dr. Salim al-Hoss, who passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024,” adding that “the Lebanese flag