- 13 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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It’s official: Electoral College confirms Joe Biden’s win
The Electoral College on Monday confirmed Joe Biden’s victory as the next president of the United States of America. While 270 electoral votes were required
Washington sanctions Tehran for FBI agent disappearance
In the last days of the Donald Trump presidency in the United States, the administration’s pressure on Iran remains very high. In a few hours,
Iran, Turkey at loggerheads over Erdogan’s poem in Azerbaijan
Iran and Turkey have a long history of conflict. Despite the fact that the two countries have been cooperating on many issues, new conflicts are
Turkey confirms Kidnapping of former ASMLA leader Habib Chaab
Former ASMLA leader Habib Chaab has been abducted by Turkish intelligence in Istanbul, where he was illegally smuggled to Iran. Habib was captured by Iranian
Saudi Arabia: Oil tanker hit by ‘external sources’
An oil tanker located off the Saudi port of Jeddah was hit by an external source and exploded. All 22 sailors aboard the Singapore-flagged tanker
Turkish regime seeks to isolate Israel through ‘reconciliation’
Israeli-Turkish relations have become increasingly volatile, sometimes reaching complex level. Their differences change as tensions in the Middle East become more acute. Turkey has downgraded
Setback for Trump: Supreme Court rejects Texas election suit
In a major setback for US President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected a baseless lawsuit filed by Texas’ attorney general seeking to
Justice to bring Lebanon back to life
The United Nations Special Tribunal for Lebanon sentenced Salim Ayyash, a Hezbollah militant, to five life sentences, found guilty of the attack that killed former
Lebanon: Diab among 4 charged for Beirut blast, Hariri slams judgement as violation of constitution
On Friday, former Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab was named among the four leaders charged with the catastrophic Beirut blast, which occurred on August
Fresh sanctions from US and EU leave Turkey in a tight spot
Reuters reported on Friday that US administration was likely to impose fresh sanctions on Turkey for purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems last year.