Anti-government protests in Lebanon turned violent for a second night, leaving 11 people injured.
Video footage showed people setting fire to roadways and clashing with security forces in central Beirut and the northern city of Tripoli.
Thousands of people took to the streets over the government's handling of a deepening economic crisis.
On Friday, the Lebanese pound appeared to halt its slide as the government promised to inject dollars into the market to bolster the currency.
At least four killed in Israeli strike on building in Lebanon's Baalbek
An Israeli strike on a four-storey residential building has killed at least four people and wounded six others in the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek, with rescue teams working to pull families from beneath the rubble, state news agency NNA said on Wednesday.
Qatar busts two cells linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Qatari authorities said they have arrested two cells linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
GCC condemns Iranian attack on Port of Fujairah
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al Budaiwi has strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted the Port of Fujairah in the UAE.
Jordanian airspace reopens after 'comprehensive review'
Jordan has announced the reopening of its airspace to all civil aviation traffic following a "comprehensive operational and security review amid current regional developments".
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media reported.
Authorities in the UAE announced the continuation of distance learning until Friday, March 6, for public and private schools and universities nationwide.
Etihad Rail has transported more than 350 passengers between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al Dhafra region and Al Faya Station in Abu Dhabi ahead of its official launch in response to the disruption of travel and the temporary suspension of certain flight services.
Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that a fire near the US Consulate, caused by a drone-related incident, has been successfully contained.
