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Lebanese health authorities have recalled the water brand after possible contamination with a potentially harmful bacteria
Syria
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Contaminated Tannourine water from Lebanon 'exported to Syria'

Syria is investigating illicit shipments of Lebanon’s Tannourine bottled water after bacterial contamination led to recalls in Lebanon and Qatar.

The New Arab Staff
15 October, 2025
An Egyptian baker prepares an order of Kunafa, a traditional dessert, at his shop in Cairo on March 10, 2025, during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Egypt
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Egypt shuts popular dessert chain over hygiene violations

The New Arab Staff
19 April, 2025
At least 19 people have died after being poisoned by fake alcohol while dozens are still being treated [Getty]
Turkey
World
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Istanbul toll from tainted alcohol rises to 19 dead in 48 hours

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 January, 2025
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Poisonings at schools deprive Iranian girls of education

A correspondent in Iran
13 March, 2023
Iran
MENA
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Iran: More than 100 arrested over schoolgirl poisonings

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 March, 2023
Hajj and infog - Getty
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Hundreds of Egyptian Hajj pilgrims ‘poisoned’ in Saudi Arabia

The New Arab
16 August, 2018
Putin Getty
UK
MENA
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Russia expels 23 British diplomats in spy poisoning row

The New Arab
18 March, 2018
تيريزا ماي/سياسة/ليون نيل/Getty
UK
MENA
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UK to expel 23 Russian diplomats over ex-spy's poisoning

The New Arab
14 March, 2018
Turkey military trial
Turkey
MENA
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Turkey detains 21 workers over mass army food poisoning

The New Arab & agencies
18 June, 2017
Assad hack Twitter
Syria
MENA
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Hackers spread fake news of Assad assassination attempt

The New Arab
29 November, 2016