Category: Middle East

Violent Protests at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad Over Planned Koran Burning
- By Raven Ruma
- . July 20, 2023
Hundreds of Muslim demonstrators stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad early Thursday morning to voice their outrage and disapproval over the upcoming burning of

No Russian Security, Shipping Grain Out of Ukrainian Black Sea Ports Now Risky
- By Alaina
- . July 19, 2023
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
- By Roshan Amiri
- . July 18, 2023
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
- By Roshan Amiri
- . July 17, 2023
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
- By Raven Ruma
- . July 17, 2023
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
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . July 15, 2023
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
- By Alaina
- . July 14, 2023
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
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . July 13, 2023
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
- By Roshan Amiri
- . July 12, 2023
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
- By Raven Ruma
- . July 12, 2023
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