Category: Middle East
No Russian Security, Shipping Grain Out of Ukrainian Black Sea Ports Now Risky
Russia has kicked billions of people in the stomach by withdrawing from the critical Black Sea grain deal which was brokered by the United Nations
Israel Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty over Western Sahara and Considers Opening Consulate
According to a statement issued by the Israeli prime minister’s office on Monday, Israel has made a historic milestone by formally recognising Morocco’s sovereignty over
Morocco and Shell are In a 12-year gas agreement
A recent agreement states that the multinational energy company Shell will supply Morocco with six billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over the
Jordan’s Controversial Cybercrime Bill Threatens Media Freedom and Raises Censorship Concerns
Journalists and rights groups in Jordan have raised concerns about the Cybercrime Bill could limit partisan activity, curtail freedom of media and increase self-censorship. Rights
UN Expresses Concern over Unacceptable Conditions on Aid Delivery in Northwest Syria
The delivery of humanitarian aid through the Bab Al-Hawa border to rebel-held territories in northwest Syria is subject to “unacceptable conditions” imposed by Damascus, according
Egypt and Ethiopia Want to Resolve the $4.6bn Nile Dam Dispute for Good
Egypt and Ethiopia have decided to resolve the years-long dispute over the Nile Dam within four months. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed the dam
Yemen Faces Protests as Currency Plummets
Following a sharp drop in the value of the Yemeni riyal, protests have broken out in many Yemeni cities under the jurisdiction of the internationally
New Beginning for Iran as President Raisi Sets Foot in Africa for Three-Country Tour
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has embarked on a three-country tour in Africa to deepen relations amid heavy U.S. economic sanctions. The ongoing sanctions have had
Saudi Arabia’s $1 Billion Investment: A Game-Changer for the PGA Tour
According to a tour executive testifying before Congress, if the business agreement between the Saudis and the tour is completed, Greg Norman will be fired
Unabated Palestinian Displacement: Israel Attack on Jenin Camp Creates 4,000 New Refugees
Twelve Palestinians, including four children, were killed in a recent Israeli army attack on the Jenin refugee camp, and one Israeli soldier was also killed.