- 5 December, 2025
Fatima Saif
Fatima Saif is a lifestyle and culture writer who covers Emirati arts, tourism, and modern cultural trends across the Gulf.
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Easing tensions with Lebanon prompt Yemen, Kuwait and Saudi envoys to return
Lebanon–The relations that went sour last year between Lebanon and other Gulf nations are showing signs of easing. This has prompted ambassadors of Saudi Arabia,
Resignation of Kuwaiti government raises new uncertainty in country’s political chaos
Kuwait– Just months after its formation, the government of Kuwait resigned on Tuesday. This has opened concerns over new array of uncertainties as the Arab
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah bin Hussein relinquishes his title a year after house arrest
Jordan– Jordan’s Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, known to be quite outspoken about his disagreements over “how the country is run”, has relinquished his title on
Economic crisis pushes Turkey to balance its act between Russia and Ukraine
Turkey–Even before Russia launched full throttled war on Ukraine on February 24, Turkey had made its position crystal clear saying “we cannot give up on
Saudi-led coalition unilaterally begins Yemen war ceasefire
Yemen–Despite rejection of ceasefire proposal by Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia led coalition that holds control of Yemeni capital Sanaa began ceasefire unilaterally on Wednesday. The
Low poll turnout in Palestine’s local elections signals frustration among masses
Palestine–After first round of municipal voting in Palestine that was held in early December, Palestinians on Saturday went for local elections across West Bank’s major
Lifting sanctions on Iran’s IRGC out of question, says US but Israel has its reservations
Iran–Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran will not be delisted by United States’ list of Foreign Terrorist Organisation in direction of reviving Iran nuclear
US criticizes Iran’s participation in a defense exhibition in Qatar
Qatar–A defense show in Qatar has turned heads with participation from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IRGC has created a stir by displaying missile
If US delists Iran’s IRGC, what would it mean for the global peace and security?
Iran– Iran Nuclear Deal or JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) has been a key agenda on US President Joe Biden’s foreign policies. President Biden
What underlies Iran’s series of attacks on Iraq’s Irbil?
Iraq–Last week Iran unleashed a series of attacks by ballistic missiles on multiple sites and new headquarters of US Consulate in Iraq’s Irbil, also incorporating