Category: Middle East
Iraq Provincial Elections Draws Flak from Kurds, Shiite Alliance Leads
- By Hassan Rahim
- . December 20, 2023
Iraq held its first provincial election in a decade but drew criticism for the use of Sainte-Lague voting method, single-constituency per province system. This resulted
Azerbaijan and Armenia Conflict Given Religion Angle
- By Omar Haddad
- . December 19, 2023
With peace slowly and steadily trickling into the South Caucasus region, Azerbaijan is wary about Armenia using religion for politics and igniting conflict. Archbishop Bagrat
Turkey, Hungary to Enhance Relations With 16 Agreements
- By Fatima Saif
- . December 18, 2023
Marking the 100th anniversary of the Turkey-Hungary Friendship Agreement of 1923, the two countries are set to sign 16 agreements in various fields. Turkish President
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Passes Away at 86, Crown Prince Successor
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . December 17, 2023
Kuwait is set to observe a 40-day official mourning period after the passing away of His Highness the emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber
Shipping Companies To Reroute Vessels To Avoid Red Sea Attacks
- By Fatima Saif
- . December 17, 2023
The attacks in the Red Sea region have global implications. Recently, there has been a surge in attacks by the Houthi rebels, an Iranian-backed group
Algeria Not Satisfied with President Tebboune, No Real Opposition
- By Hassan Rahim
- . December 16, 2023
With elections around the corner, Algerians hope a new dawn will come through the 2024 elections for Algeria, a country where politics has long been
Historic for Iran Women, Female Football Fans Allowed in Stadiums
- By Fatima Saif
- . December 15, 2023
It’s a small but historic victory for women in Iran as a long campaign has fructified – female football fans can now watch men’s games
Lebanon Urges World to Address Syrian Crisis, Displacement
- By Khalid Al Mansoor
- . December 14, 2023
Caught in the middle, with conflict in Syria and Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, Lebanon says it will not remain idle. Alarmed about the
Jordan Focused on Syrian Refugees Amid Wars in the Region
- By Fatima Saif
- . December 13, 2023
Despite the economic crises gripping the world and ongoing wars in the region, Jordan is focused on hosting Syrian refugees and meeting their needs. The
Jihadist Group Vows to Expel US Forces from Iraq
- By Hassan Rahim
- . December 11, 2023
The Kataib Hezbollah faction, a resistance group, has vowed to attack US forces in Iraq until the last soldier flees, leaves the country for good.