Bahrain suspends flight to Lebanon

NATIONAL carrier Gulf Air has suspended all flights between Bahrain and Lebanon effective Tuesday March 22 (more…)

Analysis: How will the Mideast dominoes fall now?

No one could have predicted that an enraged Tunisian fruit vendor who lit himself on fire in frustration against government policies would inspire millions to take to the streets in protest of government policies and economic duress.

Erdogan urged Assad to pursue democratic reforms, report

The Turkish prime minister has warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and advised him to make democratic reforms as Turkey’s close neighbor is shaken by anti-government protests inspired by the popular uprisings sweeping the Arab world. (more…)

Heavy anti-aircraft fire, explosions echo in Tripoli

Heavy anti-aircraft fire is lighting up the skies over Tripoli and the sound of loud explosions is echoing through the Libyan capital after nightfall. (more…)

EU tells Syria: shooting of civilians “unacceptable ”

The European Union’s top foreign policy official on Tuesday called on Syria to stop a violent crackdown on anti-government uprising, stressing that using live ammunition against protesters is ‘unacceptable.’ (more…)

Qatar warplanes head for Libya no-fly zone duty

Two Qatar Air Force fighter jets and a cargo jet flew to a Greek air base on the island of Crete Tuesday in the first sign of military operations by Qatar so far to help enforce a no-fly zone over Libya, officials said.

The Mirage 2000 jets and the C-17 cargo aircraft made an unscheduled stop at Cyprus’ Larnaca airport, (more…)

Bahrain warns its citizens against travel to Lebanon, update

The Kingdom of Bahrain has reportedly warned its citizens against traveling to Lebanon, citing potential threats to their safety.

The travel advisory comes after Bahrain condemned on Sunday Hezbollah’s criticism of its government, describing it as an intervention in the Gulf country’s internal affairs and held the Lebanese government responsible (more…)

Yemeni president: A coup will lead to civil war

Yemen’s embattled president told the country’s largest opposition bloc he would step down at the beginning of next year, a ruling party official told CNN.

The opposition rejected the offer, demanding that Ali Abdullah Saleh resign immediately. (more…)

Aoun accuses Lebanon president of obstructing cabinet formation

Following the Change and Reform bloc’s weekly meeting FPM leader MP Michel Aoun accused President Michel Suleiman “of obstructing the rule and paralyzing the formation of a new government.” (more…)

Suleiman rules out formation of cabinet soon, report

President Michel Suleiman is currently meeting with PM Designate Nagib Mikati at Baabda palace to discuss the status of cabinet formation (more…)