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Protests in Lebanon express frustration at international support for Israel

Demonstrators rallied outside the French embassy in Beirut to call for support for Palestinians under threat in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

High interest rates is hurting one more industry: Mortgage lenders

Mortgage brokers, who rely on commissions, are struggling as their income has dipped as home buyers move to cash.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Spooky Arab tales for Halloween: Lebanon’s Dr Dahesh of miracles

The spooky tale of a mystical man with supernatural powers is a popular children’s story in Lebanon.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Once pro-Palestinian, Greece is now one of Israel’s closest European allies

The two countries share energy ambitions, defence partnerships and a mistrust of Turkey, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Philippines protesters slam gov’t abstention on UN’s Israel-Gaza resolution

Hundreds protest against government decision to abstain in UNGA vote on resolution urging humanitarian pause in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

‘State-sponsored’ attacks on phones of India opposition leaders, says Apple

Several parliamentarians and journalists warned their devices were likely compromised by ‘state-sponsored attackers’.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Spooky Arab tales for Halloween: Iraq’s shape-shifting Tantals

Iraq’s ancient Marshes abound with tales of the Tantal, a trickster that delights in its trickery.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Yemen’s Houthis say they launched ballistic missiles, drones at Israel

Israeli military says it destroyed unidentified ‘aerial target’ and separately intercepted surface-to-surface missile.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Why are Sudan’s warring factions meeting in Jeddah?

Talks convened by international parties have previously collapsed, making some sceptical about imminent peace in Sudan.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Crumbling buildings and broken dreams: China’s unfinished homes

Tens of millions of homes lie vacant across China following the country’s credit-fuelled construction boom.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023