Lebanon faces ‘disastrous’ medicine shortages
Craig TaylorAmid a deep economic crisis, importers say hundreds of thousands of patients could be without drugs. BBC News – Middle East
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Iraq power cuts stir protests as summer temperatures scorch country
The country’s power system has been in a poor state for years and the outages have fuelled protests. BBC News – Middle East
Cash-strapped Lebanese army sells helicopter rides
The army is trying to boost its finances, which have been hit by Lebanon’s severe economic crisis. BBC News – Middle East
Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities – rights group
Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February. BBC News – Middle East
Israeli minister’s landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties
Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations. BBC News – Middle East
Abdalelah Haroun: Qatari sprinter killed in car crash in Doha, aged 24
Qatari sprinter Abdalelah Haroun, who won bronze in the 400m at the 2017 World Championships, dies in a car crash aged 24. BBC News – Middle East