Category: Middle East

Palestinian Security Forces Struggle to Contain Militants Amid Inhumane Actions by Israeli Forces
- By Raven Ruma
- . August 18, 2023
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
- By Alaina
- . August 17, 2023
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
- By Raven Ruma
- . August 17, 2023
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
- By Sulaiman
- . August 16, 2023
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

Secret Meeting Between Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Fatah in Gaza
- By Alaina
- . August 16, 2023
Leaders of the Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group and Fatah held a rare meeting in the Gaza Strip on Monday. This comes after the

Israel’s Oldest Gate Found, Pushing Back Clock on Urbanization
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . August 15, 2023
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered what they believe to be the oldest gate in the country, dating back to around 5,500 years ago. The discovery,

Iraq Drought Claims Lakeside Resort: ‘No More Water’
- By Roshan Amiri
- . August 14, 2023
Mohamed, an Iraqi businessman, has never experienced such a depressing tourist season: years of drought have reduced the majestic Lake Habbaniyah, driving away tourists who

10 Typical But Delicious Lebanese Breakfast Dishes
- By Roshan Amiri
- . August 14, 2023
Lebanese cuisine is celebrated for its rich flavours, aromatic spices, and vibrant colours. In Lebanon, breakfast is a beloved mealtime where an exquisite variety of

Islamic State possibly behind deadly attack on bus carrying Syrian soldiers
- By Raven Ruma
- . August 12, 2023
Members of the Islamic State group – whose sleeper cells in Syria still terrorise populations despite their defeat in 2019 – are believed to have

Israel Disarms the Palestinians While Arming the Settlers
- By Raven Ruma
- . August 11, 2023
Palestinians living in the West Bank under Israeli occupation are not allowed to defend themselves against Jewish violence. If they do, they can be arrested,