- 13 January, 2026
Khalid Al Mansoor
Khalid Al Mansoori is a political analyst and journalist who covers GCC diplomacy, Arab League affairs, and regional developments in the Middle East.
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North Korea launches ‘more advanced’ missile after last week’s ‘hypersonic missile’ launch
North Korea–Nuclear-armed North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Tuesday. The ballistic missile can be more capable than the hypersonic missile. South Korea’s military officers
Carnegie: The electoral process in Libya has exacerbated divisions and the prospects for stability are becoming more complex
Libya– The Carnegie Middle East Center said that the entire electoral process has exacerbated divisions in Libya rather than bridged them, where the legal basis
The new Iraqi parliament holds its first session amid political differences
Iraq– On Sunday, the first session of the new Iraqi parliament started, about three months after the legislative elections, the results of which were issued
People Resort To Violence As Lebanon Provides Disproportionate Electricity In Cities
Lebanon–The electricity shortage mayhem became a nightmare in Lebanon as protestors looking at securing electricity for their own area, tampered with the only running power
Efforts needed to bring Europe, US on the same page with respect to Russia
Russia–Russia’s latest attempts at annexing Ukraine have not gone unnoticed by any country in the world and hence, world leaders have decided to stand strong
Saudi Arabia claims there are no criminal accusations in the Dakar rally accident
Saudi Arabia– The Saudi foreign ministry said on Friday that preliminary findings of an inquiry into an accident during the Dakar motor rally last week
The World Bank grants Iran a loan of $90 million to help it fight COVID-19
Iran– The World Bank has agreed to grant Iran a loan of $90 million to help it curb the COVID-19 pandemic, a spokeswoman announced on
Djibouti: Soldiers Help Fix The Only Well In Chabelley Village
Djibouti–Djibouti only sees around 4.7 inches of the average annual rainfall. It makes a reliable water source as precious as gold. With so little rainfall,
United Nations demands Lebanese Authorities a probe into attack against peacekeepers
Lebanon– Unknown assailants attacked the ‘blue helmets’ on Tuesday night. Vehicles belonging to the United Nations were damaged, and official materials were taken. “The peacekeepers
A New General is nominated by Biden to lead military operations in the Middle East
According to numerous defense sources and nomination paperwork given to Congress, President Joe Biden is proposing Army Lt. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla to be the