Category: Middle East

Why Biden’s Envoy is on a Crucial Mission to Israel Amid Lebanon Tensions
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . June 18, 2024
Aiming to ease growing tensions with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, President Joe Biden’s special envoy, Amos Hochstein, has set off on a vital trip to Israel. This

The Challenges and Opportunities for an Independent Lebanese President
- By Salma Hossein
- . June 17, 2024
The complicated and firmly rooted sectarian political system of Lebanon has long called into the feasibility of an independent presidential candidate. Reflecting the great political

Zelensky Rejects Putin’s Ultimatum: The Fight for Ukraine’s Sovereignty Continues
- By Salma Hossein
- . June 15, 2024
Zelensky Rejects Putin’s Ultimatum- The Fight for Ukraine’s Sovereignty ContinuesZelensky Rejects Putin’s Ultimatum: The Fight for Ukraine’s Sovereignty ContinuesMeta Description: Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects Putin’s

How Modi Plans to Deepen Ties with the Middle East this 2024
- By Roshan Amiri
- . June 15, 2024
Advancing major infrastructure projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda for 2024 calls for This complex project fits within

Muslim Embark on Hajj Amidst Israel Hamas Conflict
- By Alaina
- . June 14, 2024
In the scorching heat of Mecca, Muslim pilgrims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage, converging on the vast tent city in Mina on Friday. Set

Freedom After Long Captivity: The Release of Louis Arnaud
- By Roshan Amiri
- . June 14, 2024
After enduring over 20 months of imprisonment, French national Louis Arnaud has been released by Iranian authorities. His detention, which stemmed from his alleged participation

G7 Summit Opens with Deal to Support Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . June 14, 2024
Historic Agreement to Back Ukraine The Group of Seven (G7) summit embarked upon a significant development: a consensus on a U.S. proposal to support a

Lebanon’s Unwelcome: Syrian Refugees Face Tough Choices
- By Raven Ruma
- . June 12, 2024
Even if Syrian refugees have been seeking protection in Lebanon for over ten years, a recent spike in hostility is compelling them to take a

Blinken’s Balanced Approach to Hamas’ Cease-Fire Proposal
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . June 12, 2024
Recent comments from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken illuminated the convoluted and frequently difficult path to a cease-fire in Gaza. Though mediators are still

Rockets Over Israel: Hezbollah’s Aggression Casts a Long Shadow on Gaza Cease-Fire Hopes
- By Alaina
- . June 12, 2024
Raising regional tensions, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched a massive missile assault into northern Israel on Wednesday to exact retribution for the murder of a well-known commander,