- 2 January, 2026
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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How Iran is reinforcing its position as Vienna talks resume
Iran–With the Vienna nuclear talks resuming soon, Iran is not leaving any stone unturned to bolster its position at the negotiations table. On Monday, Tehran
How the Iran nuclear deal is magnifying regional tensions
Iran–Iran and Israel have always been at opposite ends of the boxing ring. While Iran has been bolstering to establish itself as a nuclear power,
How Middle East is home to global migration crisis
Migration has been a big global issue, and the year 2022 is not going to provide any respite from the crisis. Middle East region is
As Libyan elections face postponement, UN braces to manage violence
Libya–The fears have come true for United Nations and international leaders as the Libyan elections are headed for postponement. The UN is now scrambling to
Can Libya have a democratically elected state soon?
libya– International community was watching in hopes the Libyan elections scheduled for December 24, that were supposed to bring order in the country. The anticipation
Ethiopia claims Somalia, Eritrea started deploying troops against it
Somalia and Eritrea have reportedly sent their troops to fight the approaching Tigray community in Ethiopia. They have been accused of helping the nation fight
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