Tag: middle east

Starbucks Franchise Alshaya Cuts Jobs Amid Middle East Unrest
- By Alaina
- . March 6, 2024
Starbucks’ longstanding Middle Eastern franchisee, Alshaya Group, has introduced considerable layoffs amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine. The organization, which operates over 1,000 Starbucks

UNRWA investigation widely seen as deceptive and insincere
- By Roshan Amiri
- . February 22, 2024
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Outcasts within the Middle East (UNRWA) has come under serious examination for affirmations of offense and

Israel to launch a ground offensive in Rafah, with a March deadline
- By Roshan Amiri
- . February 20, 2024
Benny Gantz issued a warning to Hamas for releasing all Gaza hostages by March 10 which outlines Israel’s determination to maintain its security interests. In

The Pros and Cons of a China Friendship for the Middle East
- By Roshan Amiri
- . February 20, 2024
China and the Middle East have been developing a friendship based on mutual interests and respect, especially in the fields of trade, energy, and infrastructure.

Iran records over 57,000 deaths and one million infections from Coronavirus
- By Alaina
- . January 24, 2021
The spokesman for the Ministry of Health, Care and Medical Education in Iran, Sima Sadat Lari, announced that the coronavirus has led to 75 new

Iraq: Isis claims a double terrorist attack in Baghdad
- By Alaina
- . January 22, 2021
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, was rocked by a double suicide attack in the crowded Tayaran Square market on Thursday morning. According to police sources

US Suspected Air strikes launched pro-Iranian militants in southern Iraq
- By Alaina
- . January 20, 2021
According to Iraqi media, several explosions were heard south of the Iraqi capital Bagdad. Reports say US or Israeli airstrikes may have targeted Iranian-backed militias

Houthis terror escalates humanitarian crisis in Yemen, officials accuse militia group of stealing food
- By Alaina
- . January 18, 2021
Last week, the US administration designated Yemen’s Houthi group as foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The move came after series of violent attacks, and blocking and

Palestine set to hold first national elections in 15 years
- By Alaina
- . January 18, 2021
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday announced that parliamentary and presidential elections would take place in the sovereign state later this year. Taking place for

Trump and King Mohammed VI of Morocco awarded each other medals for their “positive influence” in the Middle East
- By Alaina
- . January 17, 2021
Outgoing US President Donald Trump has awarded King Mohammed VI of Morocco the Order of Merit of First Degree for his “positive influence” on the