israel
Politics

Despite criticism, Israeli President pursues changes to the judiciary

Despite huge protests, warnings from military and industry leaders, and pleas for restraint from the United States, Israel’s government was moving forward on Monday with

TURKEY
Politics

Turkey’s catastrophic earthquake raises concerns for Istanbul

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkiye’s southeast and killed tens of thousands has rekindled concerns that Istanbul could experience a similarly catastrophic earthquake. By 2030,

Turkey
Politics

UN issues $1 billion aid for Turkiye earthquake victims

The terrible earthquake that hit Turkiye on Thursday claimed hundreds of lives and left millions of others in desperate need of aid, leading the UN

USA
Politics

US needs to take action beyond just talking to Israel and Palestine: PA official

According to Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for the Palestinian presidency, the West Bank is now in a “very hazardous” scenario as a result of Israel’s

USA
Politics

US military says it shot down an Iranian-made drone in Syria

The United States (US) military shot down an Iranian-made drone in northeastern Syria on Tuesday, according to a statement early Wednesday. The U.S. military reportedly

UK
Politics

UK campaign generates $72.8 million for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

An appeal in the UK to raise money for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria was able to generate £60 million ($72.8

Tunisia
Politics

Lawyer and media report police in Tunisia detain former judges who had been fired

The second day of a wave of arrests of notable persons, including politicians and a businessman, saw Tunisian police detain two former judges who were

Tunisia
Politics

Tunisia’s President Saied to boost diplomatic ties with Syria

Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced the strengthening of diplomatic relations with Syria, the most prominent signal yet of Tunisia’s intention to fully restore ties

USA AID
Politics

US announces $85 million in assistance for Syria’s Turkiye

Following a severe earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the United States on Thursday released an initial $85 million package for humanitarian relief. According to the

USA_Iran
Politics

US Congress introduces resolution in support of campaign for freedom and democracy in Iran

A resolution supporting the Iranian people and criticising the “monarchic despotism and religious oppression” of the Tehran regime was sponsored by the US House of