- 16 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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Linda Yaccarino is the new CEO of Twitter
Linda Yaccarino has taken on the role of Twitter’s new CEO from Monday as tech billionaire Elon Musk focuses on his other companies, including Tesla,
Controversy Erupts as Protesters Clash over Elementary School’s Pride Month Event
A peaceful suburban neighbourhood in Los Angeles was marred by division and conflict as over a hundred protesters and counter-protesters faced off on opposite sides
Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Loses War Crimes Defamation Case
Ben Roberts-Smith, the recipient of the Victoria Cross, claimed that he was falsely accused by the media, but a judge ruled on Thursday that he
Turkey’s Erdogan Faces Struggle to Meet Syrian Refugee Promise
President Tayyip Erdogan’s promise to repatriate one million Syrian refugees has gained attention as he secured his third decade in power. However, the ongoing conflict
Iraq is urged by the UN to implement reforms, eliminate corruption, and support efforts to combat terrorism
In a unanimously passed resolution on Tuesday that supports the nation’s continued conflict with ISIS, al-Qaida, and other terrorist organizations, the UN Security Council urged
18 Israeli politicians are slated to participate in annual Israel Parade in NYC
At least 18 Israeli ministers and lawmakers are slated to participate in next week’s annual Israel Parade in New York City in the United States
Why is Erdogan’s win important for the west
The A-list mix of international leaders who raced to congratulate Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his election victory on Sunday night is evidence of Turkey’s growing
World Bank approves $300 million for poor people in Lebanon
The World Bank, an international financial institution fighting poverty through sustainable solutions, has approved a $300 million additional financing to help poor people in Lebanon,
Neuralink receives FDA authorisation to explore human brain implants
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Neural ink, Elon Musk’s brain implant business, permission to begin its first-in-human clinical research. Since the
Syrians abandon babies at mosques as the war continues
Syrians have abandoned babies at Mosques, hospitals and under trees because of war. According to Syrian officials, babies are being left behind because 12 years