Category: Politics

Palestinians and Israeli police brawl at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 30, 2022
Jerusalem– In the latest outbreak of violence near Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque, which is venerated by Muslims and Jews alike, Israeli police fired rubber bullets and

Jordan’s regional clout has grown as a result of the recent calm in Jerusalem
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 28, 2022
Palestine–Israeli intrusions into Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque last month prompted violence, propelling Jordan to the forefront of attempts to avoid another war. Jordan’s regional importance

Despite the Emir’s call for unity, Kuwait’s political turmoil is certain to persist
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 27, 2022
Kuwait–Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-address, Sabah’s delivered on the tenth day of Ramadan, amounted to an official admission of the difficulties of resolving a

Qatar Airways has suffered a defeat in its battle with Airbus
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 26, 2022
Qatar–In the latest twist in a dramatic rivalry playing out in UK courts, a British judge refused Qatar Airways’ request to revive a jet contract

Turkey denies Russian jets traveling to Syria access to its airspace: FM
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 23, 2022
Turkey–Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was cited in local media as stating that Turkey had closed its airspace to Russian commercial and military planes traveling

Ilhan Omar’s PoK visit reflects her support to Islamist activities in Pakistan
- By Alaina
- . April 22, 2022
Pakistan–US Congress member Ilhan Omar, recently visited Pakistan and held a meeting with ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan. Significantly, a US government official termed Omar’s

Lebanon : The opposition endures intimidation In Hezbollah-controlled south
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 20, 2022
Lebanon– Last week, gunshots and violence in Lebanon’s south highlighted the dangers confronting opposition candidates. Canvassers, who are hoping to obtain seats in the region

Libya Torn Between Factions Still Without Proper Governance
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 19, 2022
Libya–A dozen lawmakers from each side met over a UN brokered meeting and could not come to have consensus on a constitutional arrangement for elections

Iran’s Raisi has issued a strong warning to Israel against any violent action
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 18, 2022
Iran–Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Monday that if Israel took action against the Islamic republic, the armed forces would not rest. “You must understand

Somalia’s legislators and senators are sworn in
- By Roshan Amiri
- . April 16, 2022
Somalia–On Thursday, Somalia’s new MPs were sworn in at the ‘big tent,’ a spacious lounge within the perimeter of Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport, signaling