Category: Middle East

Rebels named Mohammed Al-Bashir as “the new Syrian prime minister”
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . December 10, 2024
President Bashar al-Assad fled the nation after the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) carried out a quick attack on Sunday to seize the capital,

All you need to know about Netanyahu Corruption Trial
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . December 10, 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being investigated in Israeli courts on several corruption charges and is scheduled to testify for the first time on Tuesday.

Breaking News: Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
- By Alaina
- . December 10, 2024
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent surgery in São Paulo to address a brain bleed caused by a fall at home in October.

The Fall of Assad’s Syria: Marks End of an Era for the Region
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . December 9, 2024
Islamist rebels in Syria declared President Bashar al-Assad’s downfall on Sunday following more than 13 years of civil war, forcing him to flee out of

Is Bashar al-Assad’s Rule Coming to an End? Syria’s Future Amid Growing Rebel Advances and International Pressure
- By Salma Hossein
- . December 9, 2024
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, a figure whose iron-fisted leadership has defined the country for over two decades, is facing unprecedented challenges as rebel forces continue

War Tactics or Violations? Deadly White Phosphorus Usage by Israel in Lebanon Sparks Outrage
- By Raven Ruma
- . December 5, 2024
In southern Lebanon Israel has heavily deployed white phosphorus to a strip that lines up with a region its army has designated as a red

Arab University Rankings 2024: Saudi Arabia and UAE Lead the Way as Jordan and Egypt Rise in Academic Strength
- By Raven Ruma
- . December 5, 2024
The latest Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings highlight a transformative period for higher education in the Arab world. While Saudi Arabia and the

Egypt Slams Israel and Global Silence Over Gaza Crisis at High-Stakes Cairo Conference
- By Roshan Amiri
- . December 3, 2024
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivered a scathing rebuke of “the Israeli occupation forces” during an international conference on Gaza held in Cairo on Monday,

Why Rabat Should Be on Your 2024 Travel List: Morocco’s Hidden Gem Awaits
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . December 3, 2024
The Moroccan capital of Rabat, often overshadowed by the bustling energy of Marrakech, the intricate streets of Fez, and the romantic allure of Tangier, is

What are Christmas Traditions in the Arab World?
- By Raven Ruma
- . December 2, 2024
Christian communities in the Middle East are among the oldest in the world, tracing their origins back over two millennia to the early days of