Lebanon postpones parliamentary elections by two years
Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 9, 2026
Lebanon's parliament on Monday postponed legislative elections by two years, according to a statement from the parliament speaker, due to the war between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah. ... more
US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
Washington, United States (AFP) Mar 4, 2026
The US Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to continue military strikes on Iran, in a narrow congressional show of support for a conflict launched without explicit approval from lawmakers. ... more
Turkey warns over 'dangerous' bid to stir civil war in Iran
Istanbul (AFP) Mar 7, 2026
Turkey's foreign minister advised Saturday against efforts to cause a civil war inside Iran, while warning Tehran after NATO intercepted a Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran this week. ... more