Category: Middle East
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Golestan dies aged 100
Iranian filmmaker and author Ebrahim Golestan’s daughter Lili took to Instagram Wednesday, announcing his father’s death on Tuesday at his house in the UK. He
BRICS Invites Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Others to Join Developing World Bloc
The BRICS group of emerging countries has sent invitations to Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates to join its ranks
Saudi Arabia slams allegations of killing Ethiopian migrants
In a 73-page report released Monday, Human Rights Watch accused Saudi border guards of killing scores of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers who tried to
Saudi Border Guards Accused of Deadly Attacks on Ethiopian Migrants Crossing from Yemen
According to a study released by Human Rights Watch on Monday, border guards in Saudi Arabia are said to have carried out deadly attacks against
Syrians struggle despite 100% increase in state salaries
With rapidly rising prices and the Syrian pound plunging to a record low of 15,500 to the US dollar last week, the people of Syria
Iran’s Defense Exports Surge Amid Growing Ambitions and Controversies
According to reports, Iran has significantly increased its defence exports, signalling a step up in its efforts to become a regional defence behemoth. The disclosure,
Palestinian Security Forces Struggle to Contain Militants Amid Inhumane Actions by Israeli Forces
The Palestinian security forces are facing the brunt of Palestinians and militants for the July 3 raid. Increasing rage against the Palestinian Authority’s failure to
Saudi Arabia and China Seal $1.3 bn Housing and Infrastructure Agreements
In a landmark development, Saudi Arabia and China finalized a substantial $1.3 billion deal, housing and infrastructure agreements, at the Saudi-Chinese Business Forum in Beijing
U.S. Sanctions Lebanese Environmental Organization Accused of Aiding Hezbollah’s Activities
The United States has placed sanctions on a Lebanese environmental organisation that is allegedly used as a front for the operations of the militant group
Escalating Clashes Between Rival Militias Engulf Tripoli, Stranding Residents and Raising Concerns
Tripoli, the capital of Libya, has been the scene of fierce fighting between opposing militias that have imprisoned families inside their houses, raising questions about