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Lebanon's economic crisis forces soldiers to desert or take on second jobs

In Israel, visits to Eviatar have been officially banned by the military since it was evacuated by the previous government in 2021. But this week, several cabinet ministers led thousands on a march to the settlement outpost, signalling that Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government is intent on speeding up settlement building on occupied lands, despite international opposition. The march came amid soaring tensions following last week's police raid on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, and after Israeli air strikes targeted areas in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, from where rockets had been launched by Palestinian militants.

Ukraine says Russia switching to 'scorched earth' tactics in Bakhmut

KYIV: The commander of the Ukrainian ground forces said on Monday (Apr 10) that Russian troops had switched to "scorched earth" tactics in the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut and were destroying buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery.

The joys of Ramadan - what it's like and how it feels to break fast

My first core memory of Ramadan is from when I was still just a child. The sun had set but the air was still warm and humid.

Saudi Arabia placed in Pot 1 as seedings confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 draw

The seeding for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final Draw, which will take place on May 11, 2023, in Doha, has now been confirmed following the release of the latest FIFA World Ranking.

The rehabilitation of Assad? Syria's efforts to put an end to regional isolation

Over in Iran, authorities have arrested a man who attacked two women with yoghurt, one of whom was not wearing her headscarf, in a video that has been seen by millions of people. However, both women have been detained as well, because they violated Iran's strict dress code. We take a closer look.

France dominates the first day of the Antalya Grand Slam

France dominated the first day of the Antalya Grand Slam, Judo's prestigious competition, which was once again hosted in Antalya, Turkey.

What will happen to Turkey's EU migrant deal if the opposition wins the election?

Turkey is counting down to elections on 14 May, with the economy the single most important issue for voters.

Israel PM delays judicial reform: Netanyahu wants to 'give time for broad agreement'

The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, currently taking place, is not only a time of spirituality but also the season for new TV series to debut across the Arab world. This industry is worth tens of millions of dollars in Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon alone, and in recent years, producers have increasingly crossed social and political boundaries. To discuss this phenomenon, we're joined by France 24 Arabic channel's Thameen Al-Kheetan.

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Lebanon's economic crisis forces soldiers to desert or take on second jobs

Ukraine says Russia switching to 'scorched earth' tactics in Bakhmut

The joys of Ramadan - what it's like and how it feels to break fast

Saudi Arabia placed in Pot 1 as seedings confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 draw

The rehabilitation of Assad? Syria's efforts to put an end to regional isolation

France dominates the first day of the Antalya Grand Slam

What will happen to Turkey's EU migrant deal if the opposition wins the election?

Israel PM delays judicial reform: Netanyahu wants to 'give time for broad agreement'