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Syria Uranium Find
Middle East

What the IAEA Discovered at the Hidden Deir Az-Zor Location – Syria’s 73-Tonne Uranium Discovery

The nuclear activities of Syria have recently gained renewed attention following confirmation by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that Syria’s previous government had not

Majdi Al-Harasis
Middle East

Who Is Majdi Al-Harasis? Jordan’s New Army Chief Explained

A royal decree, issued on September 2nd 2026, was to strengthen the security of the Middle East, it declared Majdi Al-Harasis the new chairman of

Adra Free Zone
Middle East

Syria’s Adra Free Zone Has 400 Investors. Can Investment Become the Engine of Economic Recovery?

Decades of conflict and crippling isolation left Syria’s industrial hubs in ruins. In September of 2026, however, the strategic Adra Free Zone near Damascus made

EU Technical Assistance Hub Damascus
Middle East

EU to Support New Technical Assistance Hub in Damascus: What It Means for Syria’s Economy

Damascus has been on a fast track of reconstruction since the historic political change in late 2024. Now, a big development is taking this momentum

Algeria-Senegal energy deal
Middle East

Algeria-Senegal Energy Deal: What the New Electricity and Renewable Partnership Means

The Algeria-Senegal energy deal announced yesterday will change the power landscape of West Africa and North Africa to a large extent and be a major

Tunisia NGO crackdown
Middle East

Tunisia Civil Society Under Pressure: What Human Rights Watch’s New Report Says

Tunisia, for more than ten years, had been seen as the “successful” country of the Arab Spring, which allowed for a wide and open civic

Houthi boat attacks
Middle East

Yemen Forces Foil Houthi Boat Operation Near Strategic Red Sea Islands 

Yemen’s government-aligned National Resistance Forces said they intercepted Houthi “suicide boats” on Monday as the vessels attempted to approach Yemeni islands controlling vital Red Sea

Egypt visa fee
Middle East

Egypt Introduces $15 Visa Fee From January 2027: Who Will Have to Pay?

If you have any upcoming plans to travel to North Africa, you should be aware of the upcoming changes of the Egyptian visa laws in

Libya fuel shortages
Middle East

Why Libya’s Fuel Shortages Are So Difficult to Fix Despite Its Huge Oil Reserves

Picture having the biggest oil reserves in Africa, and lining up for days to fill up your car gas tank. Many millions of people throughout

Iraq Drone Strike
Middle East

Iraq Drone Strike: Two Drones Attack Locations Near Erbil, Causing Fire amid Investigation

Iraq Drone Strike, Two drones were reported to have attacked targets near the city of Soran in Iraq’s Erbil Province on Thursday, August 27, causing