- 5 August, 2026
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Bomb Blast in Southern Syria’s Daraa Province Leaves Five Injured, Including Mother and Child
Friday night, a bomb blast rocked the southern Syrian province of Daraa, causing injuries to five people—including a kid and a mother. Local officials characterized
Historic Visit: Egypt’s President El-Sisi in Turkey for Landmark Diplomatic Meeting
Wednesday marks the historic visit to Turkey of Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, first official travel to Ankara since he took office in 2014. This trip
Why Was Greta Thunberg Detained During Gaza War Protest in Copenhagen
Students, including environmental activist Greta Thunberg, were arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Copenhagen. They were detained at the University of Copenhagen’s administration building. View
Libya’s Central Bank Crisis: UN Mediation Efforts Aim to Ease Rising Tensions
Long torn by internal conflict, Libya finds itself once more at a crossroads as tensions over Central Bank authority explode. In an attempt to arbitrate
Egypt’s Tensions with Ethiopia Over GERD Escalate as Cairo Threatens Action
Egypt has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council, warning over Ethiopia’s ongoing construction and filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), hence
The Most Popular Tourist Sights in the Middle East
Long the cradle of civilization, the Middle East is the fascinating mix of history, culture, and amazing geography. Visiting appeal outside of visiting historic sites
Israeli Military Targets Hamas Leader in Major West Bank Operation
The Israeli military has verified the death of Wissam Khazem, a senior member of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in a major escalation of military
UNICEF Oman and Ministry of Social Development Collaborate on Integrated Early Childhood Development Centres
Under the direction of the Ministry of Social Development, UNICEF Oman has significantly improved early children care and education. Draft study on the creation of
Bahrain Gears Up to Host the 2nd Edition of Fintech Forward in October
One of the major events in the worldwide fintech scene, Fintech Forward will be held in Bahrain. Part of the 2024 Transformation Agenda delivered by
Assad Acknowledges Challenges in Restoring Syrian-Turkish Relations
Speaking to the Parliament in Damascus on Sunday, Syrian President Bashar Assad noted that efforts to mend ties with Turkey had not yet shown any