- 14 January, 2026
Omar Haddad
Omar Haddad is a technology and business journalist who writes about startups, fintech innovations, and digital growth in the Middle East.
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Washington tones down expectations of Vienna Talks
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department, on Thursday, has toned down expectations for talks on how Tehran and Washington might resume the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Turkey sent a new batch of Syrian mercenaries to Libya
The Turkish process of withdrawing Syrian mercenaries loyal to Ankara from Libya has been blocked since last March 21, and several media outlets indicate the
Lebanon focuses on settling its maritime border issues with Syria and Israel
Besides the country’s crippling economic crisis, another issue in front of the Lebanese government was its maritime border issue. The country has been facing the
Italian Prime Minister: “Erdogan is a dictator!” New diplomatic crisis between Rome and Ankara
“You have to be frank with the dictators, but cooperate”. Mario Draghi’s words about President Erdogan open a diplomatic confrontation with Turkey. Late yesterday afternoon,
From Turkey to Pakistan, women humiliated by Islamists. No chair for Von der Leyen in Ankara, incitement to rape in Islamabad
Protocol machismo, humiliation of the female guest and at the same time of the institution that leads, the European Commission, as guardian of the Treaties,
Arab nations welcome restart of US aid to Palestinians
Arab nations on Thursday welcomed the resumption of financial aid to the Palestinians by the United States with the aim of providing economic, development, and
Libya, western region still in chaos: The Eni plant in Mellitah besieged by militias
The western region of Libya, without a real army, remains under the control of armed gangs and illegal militias. An armed protest in front of
Why Nations Have To Stop Seeking International Funding For Survival
The World Bank and United Nations have been working round the clock to support war torn regions. It has bled repeatedly from its nose to
EU urges Turkey to reverse its withdrawal from Istanbul Convention, raises concern over human rights
On Tuesday, in a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raised serious concerns over Ankara’s withdrawal from
Greece and Italy run to Libya to protect their geopolitical interests
On Tuesday, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis arrived in Tripoli to meet with Libya’s new unified executive. On Monday,