- 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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South Korean authorities confirm failure of North Korean missile test
South Korea–On Wednesday, North Korea had reportedly launched a military test which was confirmed to have failed as it exploded soon after the launch. The
Ukraine Imposes Curfew In Kyiv Till March 17 After Increased Shelling
Ukraine–Kyiv will impose a 36-hour curfew from Tuesday night because heavy shelling is being continued in the Ukrainian capital by the Russian forces. Mayor Vitali
Russia increases aggression in Western Ukraine with series of airstrikes
Ukraine–Russia continues to grow its aggression in Ukraine with this time targeting the western region of the nation. Moscow launched missiles towards a military base
Israel’s president travels to Turkey in bid to mend ties
Turkey– The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, travels to Turkey on Wednesday to mend the relationship between both countries. He became the first Israeli leader
Libya Ceasefire Agreement Under Threat, Warns Arab League Chief
Libya–Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has warned about the political situation of Libya. A standoff between the incumbent prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and
Lebanon Election: Ruling Parties Announced Candidates For The Upcoming Elections
Lebanon–Parliamentary elections will soon take place in Lebanon. The political parties have been rushing to submit their candidacies for the election to the Ministry of
Houthi controlled Hodeidah port makes UN task difficult to send essentials
Yemen–The United Nations is worried about the aid that it had sent to Yemen though Hodeidah port as the port is in control of Houthis.
Australia still seeks answers about China’s laser incident
Australia–Australia is seeking answers from Chinese officials for alleged use of a laser that illuminated an Australian jet in the waters. Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Sudan stresses the need for a legal solution to the Nile dam issue
Sudan–Sudan has stressed the need to reach a legal solution to the issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River. Sudan’s
Palestinian-Australian files legal complaint against the government for ‘racial discrimination’ over support for Israel
Palestine–Palestinian-Australian advocate Nasser Mashni filed a complaint against the Australian government for “racial discrimination” on behalf of Israel. The complaint refers to the government’s comments