Hundreds of thousands have been ordered to flee as evacuation maps redraw Beirut overnight, leaving residents scrambling for shelter and safety

Migrant workers and refugees shut out of official shelters as Israel bombards Lebanese capital

Four Iranian women who have been involved in previous protests react to the last week’s events as war in the Middle East broadens

Villagers report dying fields, damaged livestock and fears for their livelihoods

Through family stories and personal recollections, Baconi explores the complexities of Palestinian identity and belonging in exile

Authorities must clear 165 illegal dumps in city and fix creaking sewerage network

As Syrian authorities relocate detainees from a notorious open-air prison, many fearful and unsure whether they are any closer to going home

Roughly 300 people accused of affiliation with ISIS were moved by Syrian authorities from the notorious Al Hol detention camp to another camp, Aq Burhan.

Most books which were banned under Assad are allowed again, but others are now prohibited

Al Hol camp held tens of thousands of people accused of having Isis links

Dhaka workforce faces increasing pressure to maintain cleanliness amid growing population, political unrest and health issues

The Lebanese author makes writing look easy, though only a master craftsperson could produce this book

Dhaka, the world’s second most populous city, faces healthcare crisis that is ‘impossible’ to cope with

Hassan Akkad’s irreverent videos are a love letter to a liberated Syria - squat toilets and all

From shrimp skin in Beijing to chicken livers in Syria and cherry schnapps in Berlin, the quality and value available in other countries are striking