Category: Middle East
Breaking News: Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
- By Omar Haddad
- . 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 Layla Nour
- . 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 Fatima Saif
- . 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 Layla Nour
- . 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 Layla Nour
- . 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 Khalid Al Mansoor
- . 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 Hassan Rahim
- . 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 Layla Nour
- . 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
Russian Airstrikes Target Syrian Rebels Advancing Beyond Aleppo
- By Layla Nour
- . December 2, 2024
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) headquartered in the UK said that Russia launched “a series of air strikes” in Syria on Sunday as
Undocumented Foreign Workers in Iraq: Navigating Legal Hurdles, Exploitation, and the Push for Reform
- By Hassan Rahim
- . December 1, 2024
Iraq, once ravaged by years of conflict, is now becoming an unexpected destination for many foreign workers seeking new opportunities. Among them are hundreds of