Category: Middle East
U.S. F-16 Violates Syrian Airspace, Affects Russian Aircraft With Precision Guidance Systems
- By Fatima Saif
- . July 21, 2023
A U.S.F-16 fighter jet used its targeting system on an aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria, says the Russian Center for Reconciliation. The
Türkiye Delivers New Rate Hike to Tackle Inflation
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . July 21, 2023
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
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . July 20, 2023
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.”
Violent Protests at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad Over Planned Koran Burning
- By Layla Nour
- . July 20, 2023
Hundreds of Muslim demonstrators stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad early Thursday morning to voice their outrage and disapproval over the upcoming burning of
No Russian Security, Shipping Grain Out of Ukrainian Black Sea Ports Now Risky
- By Omar Haddad
- . July 19, 2023
Russia has kicked billions of people in the stomach by withdrawing from the critical Black Sea grain deal which was brokered by the United Nations
Israel Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty over Western Sahara and Considers Opening Consulate
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . July 18, 2023
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
Morocco and Shell are In a 12-year gas agreement
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . July 17, 2023
A recent agreement states that the multinational energy company Shell will supply Morocco with six billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over the
Jordan’s Controversial Cybercrime Bill Threatens Media Freedom and Raises Censorship Concerns
- By Layla Nour
- . July 17, 2023
Journalists and rights groups in Jordan have raised concerns about the Cybercrime Bill could limit partisan activity, curtail freedom of media and increase self-censorship. Rights
UN Expresses Concern over Unacceptable Conditions on Aid Delivery in Northwest Syria
- By Hassan Rahim
- . July 15, 2023
The delivery of humanitarian aid through the Bab Al-Hawa border to rebel-held territories in northwest Syria is subject to “unacceptable conditions” imposed by Damascus, according
Egypt and Ethiopia Want to Resolve the $4.6bn Nile Dam Dispute for Good
- By Omar Haddad
- . July 14, 2023
Egypt and Ethiopia have decided to resolve the years-long dispute over the Nile Dam within four months. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed the dam