- 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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European Union urges Iran to salvage 2015 nuclear deal quickly
Iran– The European Union urged Iran to move faster toward salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal after the seventh round of talks adjourned in Vienna on
Breakthrough moment: Can it lead to normalized relations between Turkey and Armenia
Turkey–Nearly three decades of enmity between Turkey and Armenia, but a recent breakthrough decision may be a sign towards end of deadlock between the two
Fragile but focused partnership of Iraq-Kurds to stem the revival of IS
Iraq–Earlier this month was a rare sight when Iraq’s federal government and semi-autonomous Kurdish region could be seen coordinating in a small village of Lheiban
Is Iran’s diplomacy pushing nuclear talks towards failure? Israel warns of fruitless talks
Israel– Iran has been taking a rather diplomatic stand over nuclear talks, even through latest round of talks in Vienna. Joshua Zarka, Israel’s lead diplomat
Collapsing Turkey’s currency & crumpling Erdogan’s support
Turkey– Turkey is witnessing a collapsing economy as the country’s currency Lira’s value has plunged as much as 45 per cent this year. The reason
Libya’s election process close to collapse as commission fails to announce candidates’ list
Libya–December 24 is the date for long awaited Libya’s presidential election that are being hoped to bring long due positive changes in the country. But
Dead in their own country: Lebanese migrate to Europe for better prospects
Lebanon–The road treading might be full of dangers, but the hope to escape daily humiliating life in own country is pushing people from Lebanon to
How a soccer league is helping Gaza victims cope with war trauma
Palestine– The first ever Palestinian national soccer team looks like any other team of sportsmen racing across the field, passing the soccer ball to hit
Israel delays major settlement plan for East Jerusalem
Israel– An Israeli state planning committee delayed granting further approval of a major settlement project in East Jerusalem on Monday. The project has drawn US
How Syndicate Needs To Come Together For The Larger Good Of Lebanon
lebanon–Lebanon isn’t looking at getting any respite in the professional syndicate elections as opposing factions are refusing to come on a common ground. This includes