Category: Middle East
5 traditions observed in the Middle East during Ramadan
The Muslim communities in Middle East countries celebrate Ramadan with faith. The holy month of Ramadan is not only about just keeping fasts, there are
Iran’s parliament speaker is embroiled in controversy over his family’s travel to Turkey
Iran–Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, is facing calls for his resignation after images of his family returning from a trip to neighboring
Things To Keep In Mind When Visiting Qatar For FIFA World Cup 2022
Qatar-People are excited to visit Qatar this year because the country is hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022. Football fans have already begun planning their
Yemen’s Parliament Approves New Leadership Council, Deputies Take Constitutional Oath Before Parliament
Yemen–Yemen’s former President Hadi delegated his powers to the council on 7th April, resulting in the formation of an eight-man council. The swearing-in ceremony took
Saudi crown prince discusses Ukraine conflict, OPEC with the Russian President Vladimir Putin
Saudi Arabia–Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday in their second phone contact since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Turkey has launched a fresh attack against Kurdish insurgents in Iraq
Iraq–Early Monday, Turkey started a new cross-border incursion in northern Iraq against Kurdish insurgents. Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was reported by the state-run Anadolu news
Massive protests held across Gaza in solidarity with Al-Aqsa Mosque
Palestine–Thousands of Palestinian protestors marched on Friday across the Gaza Strip to protest Israeli forces breaking into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied al-Quds (Jerusalem). Protesters
“I reject this offer”: Elon Musk, Saudi Prince spar over Twitter takeover effort
Saudi Arabia–A day after Tesla Chief Elon Musk offered to buy social media company Twitter Inc, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal tweeted to rebuff
Saudi Arabia & Kuwait Are Going To Develop Dorra Gas Field Despite Iran’s Objections
Iran–Despite Iranian objections, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are going to develop a disputed gas field, while asking Tehran to partake in boundary negotiations. However, the
Women Face Chronic Violence In Syria’s ‘Widow Camps’: Report
Syria–Women and children are facing chronic and high levels of violence and depression in Syria’s widow camps, which are the hardest-to-reach camps in northwest Syria.