Category: Middle East

Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon in response to rocket attacks
- By Alaina
- . August 5, 2021
Israel on Thursday launched its first airstrikes on Lebanon in seven years in response to recent rocket attacks across the bordering territory. The Israeli Defence

Israel first country to launch third dose of covid vaccine
- By Alaina
- . August 5, 2021
In Israel, the decision to administer the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine was not easy, as Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated. For about

Oil tankers hijacked in the Gulf, malevolent action by Iran
- By Alaina
- . August 4, 2021
Amidst the flurry of rumors, suspected hijackings of ships, alleged Tehran militiamen armed on board, and veiled threats, one thing is sure: the tension in

Moscow doubles its contingent on the Afghan border
- By Alaina
- . August 3, 2021
Russia and Uzbekistan have started joint exercises on the border with Afghanistan amid fears that the instability in the country could infect all of Central

Afghanistan, first flight to Washington with US interpreters and collaborators
- By Alaina
- . July 31, 2021
“I want to thank these brave Afghans for being on the side of the United States,” Joe Biden said in the statement released by the

Syria, bombings and clashes in Daraa cause at least 23 deaths
- By Alaina
- . July 30, 2021
At least eight civilians, seven militiamen, and eight soldiers were killed in the bombings and clashes in the province of Daraa, in Syria, the scene

Armenia-Azerbaijan, new clashes on the border
- By Alaina
- . July 29, 2021
Azerbaijan and Armenia accepted the Russian-mediated ceasefire, which ended the early morning clashes on the border between the two Caucasian countries that resulted in the

Najib Mikati to form a new executive for Lebanon
- By Alaina
- . July 28, 2021
Lebanese President Michel Aoun began consultations on Sunday, 26 July, to designate a new Prime Minister who will make the third attempt in a year

After 18 years, the US ends the combat mission in Iraq
- By Alaina
- . July 27, 2021
Eighteen years after setting foot in the region – indeed, “boots on the ground” – the United States is decreasing its presence in Iraq. Washington

Afghanistan, government announces curfew and the Taliban advance
- By Alaina
- . July 26, 2021
The Taliban offensive is putting Kabul in serious trouble. Ashraf Ghani’s government tries to respond, but the advance of the fundamentalists continues. The internationally recognized