- 17 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.
Articles By This Author
China Aims to Sap Taiwan Morale with Escape Plan, Misinformation
The recent report revealing China’s alleged efforts to undermine Taiwan’s morale through misinformation and the promotion of escape plans, as featured in US News, raises
Putin’s Response to Wagner Mutiny Highlights Russia’s Relationship with Syria and Iran
The recent allegations of a mutiny by Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in Syria, as discussed in Foreign Policy, shed light on the intricate
Syrian Regime Organized Feared ‘Ghost Militias,’ War Crimes Researchers Say
The recent findings reported by Reuters regarding the alleged creation of “ghost militias” by the Syrian regime shine a disturbing light on the ongoing conflict
Iraq Pays Overdue Debts of $10 Billion to Iran
According to a report by Iraqinews.com, Iraq has paid off its overdue debts of $10 billion to Iran. The payment is seen as a significant
Tensions Rise in Bsharri After Fatal Shootings; Perpetrators Condemned by PM
Following the deadly shootings of two people on Saturday, tensions have grown in the northern Lebanese town of Bsharri. Near Qurnat As Sawda, the highest
Motivations and Concerns Surrounding Recent Russian Airstrikes in Syria
According to a report by Deutsche Welle, the latest Russian airstrikes in Syria have raised questions about the motivations behind these actions. The airstrikes targeted
Unrest in Nanterre: Exploring Perspectives Amidst Riots and Tensions
After Nahel, a 17-year-old kid of Algerian heritage, was fatally shot by the police, riots, violence, and social unrest recently erupted in Nanterre, a town
Secret Operation: Israeli Spy Agency Mossad Arrests Hit Squad Leader on Iranian Soil
Israel’s spy agency Mossad, in a daring secret operation, apprehended the leader of an Iranian hit squad in Iran. The Mossad alleged that Yusef Shahabazi
Syrian Refugees Face Heightened Deportation Threat in Lebanon and Turkey
Lebanon and Turkey have recently stepped up their attempts to deport Syrian refugees, raising worries about the safety and well-being of vulnerable people seeking shelter
Unveiled Memos Expose Vast Gaps that Derail Israel-Syria Peace Talks
Recently revealed memoranda shed light on the failed peace talks between Israel and Syria in the 1990s, highlighting huge gaps that stymied progress and eventually