- 21 September, 2026
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Houthi Rebels Escalate Crackdown: UN Human Rights Office Stormed in Sanaa
Tuesday’s violent attack on the Human Rights Office of the United Nations in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, by Yemen’s Houthi rebels—also known as Ansar
Hamas Appoints Yahya Sinwar as New Political Bureau Chief Following Haniyeh’s Assassination
In a major change of direction, Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, its Gaza-based commander and one of the designers of the October 7 terror attack
High-Level Talks in Tehran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Arriving in Tehran on Monday for crucial talks with Iranian officials including the president and top security officials, a well-known friend of President Vladimir Putin
UN Urges Immediate De-escalation in Middle East
Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has issued a grave warning on the Middle Eastern rising strife. Expressing great worry about the possibility
Assassinations Across the Middle East is Making Biden Lose Hope
Early this week, the White House minimized worries about an all-out conflict in the Middle East, characterizing them as “exaggerated.” By midweek, though, the situation
Tragic Loss in the Golan Heights: A Call for Compassion and Action
The attack has been ascribed by the United States and Israel on Hezbollah, a militant organization from Lebanon with Iranian support. Though Hezbollah denies any
France Renews Warning Against Travel to Lebanon, Israel, and Palestinian Territories
France has reinforced its advice for people to stay away from travel to Lebanon, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories in reaction to growing Middle
Kremlin Showdown: Putin and Assad Meet Amidst Middle East Turmoil
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently brought Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the Kremlin in a noteworthy diplomatic visit. This crucial conference takes place amid a
Kuwait Oil is Back in Saudi Arabia: The First Time in Two Years
In a significant move in the landscape of world energy, Saudi Arabia has begun importing fuel oil from Kuwait following a two-year gap. This unexpected
What Role do American Schools Play in the Middle East?
American educational institutions have been a pillar of the Middle East for more than a century, profoundly altering its social, cultural, and economic landscape. But