- 14 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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Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan Cancels Han Kuang Military Exercises
As the island nation prepares for what could be the strongest typhoon to hit the island in four years, Taiwan has curtailed some of its
In Volatile West Bank, Israeli Military Kills 3 Palestinian Gunmen
In one of the most violent periods of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent years, the Israeli military claimed on Tuesday that it had shot and
The Changing Dynamics of the US-Israel Relationship: A Closer Look
The recent speech by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the US Congress seemed to rehash tired talking points on the “sacred bond” and shared ideals
Jordan’s Draft Cybercrimes Law Threatens Free Speech and Fuels Online Censorship
The Jordanian parliament has been urged to drop a draft cybercrimes law that poses a severe threat to free speech and could worsen online censorship
Turkey’s Crucial Role in Alleviating the Middle East’s Food Crisis
The Black Sea grain initiative has played a significant role in the Middle East, avoiding a catastrophic food crisis since Russia invaded Ukraine 500 days
Ahead of Election: Polarized Spain Eyes the Hard-Right
Even before the polls open, political tremors are caused by Sunday’s election in Spain. Also Read – Egypt sentences Spain-based businessman to life in prison over
Türkiye Delivers New Rate Hike to Tackle Inflation
The Central Bank of Turkey raised interest rates on Thursday. This was the second time in as many months that the bank raised its target
Tony Blair likened NI to Middle East in church leader talks
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair compared Northern Ireland to the Middle East, where people “focus on the bad without taking into account the gains.”
US Army Soldier Detained After Crossing Border into North Korea
According to North Korea, an active US Army soldier who illegally crossed the tightly guarded border from South Korea has been detained. The soldier, identified
Israel Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty over Western Sahara and Considers Opening Consulate
According to a statement issued by the Israeli prime minister’s office on Monday, Israel has made a historic milestone by formally recognising Morocco’s sovereignty over