Category: Middle East

Pressure Mounts for Release of Poet al-Qaradawi from Lebanese Custody
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . January 2, 2025
Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian opposition figure wanted by Cairo was arrested by Lebanese officials when he arrived from Syria at the Masnaa border crossing.

Syria’s Foreign Minister Visits Saudi Arabia in First Overseas Trip
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . January 2, 2025
Syrian new foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani, appointed to this position few days ago, has gone on his first official trip to Saudi Arabia. This visit

Lockheed, Raytheon, Boeing: China’s Sanctions List Expands Amid Taiwan Conflict
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . January 2, 2025
China has sanctioned seven other US military firms, including Boeing’s subsidiary In Situ last week and on Thursday they have announced sanctions on 28 more

‘I kinda did a thing’ – YouTuber MrBeast gets engaged to girlfriend Thea Booysen
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . January 2, 2025
Famous YouTuber and philanthropist MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) has just got engaged to Thea Booysen. He proposed to his girlfriend in a Christmas surprise. Famous

US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Red Sea Threats
- By Roshan Amiri
- . December 31, 2024
The United States military confirmed it had launched air and naval operations targeting the Houthis in Yemen following missile and drone threats in the Red

Turkey Increases Fuel Tax by 6 Percent to Tackle Inflation
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . December 31, 2024
The special consumption tax per litre for fuel has been raised by approximately 6%, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette which

Syria Under HTS: A New Era or an Islamist Agenda?
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . December 31, 2024
The world is keeping an eye on Syria after the announcement of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammed al-Jolani) took control

Syria Seeks Strategic Alliance with Ukraine as Russian Influence Wanes
- By Alaina
- . December 30, 2024
New direction in Syria’s foreign policy was determined by the hope of its newly appointed foreign minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani for forging strategic political, economic

Maysaa Sabrine’s Appointment Marks Progress for Women in Syrian Government
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . December 30, 2024
The new administration of Syria has appointed Maysaa Sabrine as the governor of the Central Bank of Syria. After this appointment, she became the first

Generation Beta: Latest demographic population to make grand entrance in 2025
- By Roshan Amiri
- . December 30, 2024
Starting January 1, 2025, Generation Beta is set to make its grand entrance into planet Earth. This latest demographic population is going to comprise children