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Climate security: Israel and Jordan’s water-for-energy swap
Middle East
January 19, 2022
Climate security: Israel and Jordan’s water-for-energy swap
In an act of climate barter, Jordan is gearing up to provide solar energy to Israel in exchange for desalinated…
After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again
Middle East
January 11, 2022
After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again
Abdalla Hamdok’s resignation is just the latest move in an increasingly worrying political to-and-fro in the country, as civilian and military forces jostle for…
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
Crises-hit Lebanon has started this year with a tough first week. This Tuesday, the exchange rate hit another all-time low with 30,000…
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Egyptian authorities have released Ramy Shaath, an activist and son of a prominent Palestinian politician, his family said on Saturday.…
Saudi princess released from jail
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Saudi princess released from jail
Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal adviser said…
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
After 108 days of proceedings, a German court in the western city of Koblenz is due to rule Thursday on…
Canada court says Iran should compensate families in jet downing
Middle East
January 4, 2022
Canada court says Iran should compensate families in jet downing
A Canadian court has said that Iran should pay $83 million ($107 million Canadian dollars; €73.4 million) in compensation to the…
Sudan: Abdalla Hamdok resigns as prime minister
Middle East
January 4, 2022
Sudan: Abdalla Hamdok resigns as prime minister
Sudan’s civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced on Sunday that he was stepping down from his role. His resignation comes six…
Israel: 2 dead in military helicopter crash
Middle East
January 4, 2022
Israel: 2 dead in military helicopter crash
An Israeli military helicopter crash killed two pilots and injured a third crew member, the Israel Defense Forces said early…
NEWS Turkey: Erdogan plans first Saudi trip since Khashoggi crisis
Middle East
January 4, 2022
NEWS Turkey: Erdogan plans first Saudi trip since Khashoggi crisis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he was due to travel to Saudi Arabia next month. It will be…
Tunisia: Ennahda says senior party official ‘kidnapped’
Middle East
January 4, 2022
Tunisia: Ennahda says senior party official ‘kidnapped’
Security forces have detained a senior official from the largest party in the suspended Tunisian parliament for the first time since President Kais…
Russia and Ukraine: Chronicle of an undeclared war
Middle East
December 23, 2021
Russia and Ukraine: Chronicle of an undeclared war
The tensions between Russia and Ukraine have a history that dates all the way back to the Middle Ages. The two countries…
US official: Iran’s time short to renegotiate nuclear deal
Middle East
December 23, 2021
US official: Iran’s time short to renegotiate nuclear deal
US national security advisor Jake Sullivan was in Jerusalem Wednesday on a visit to Israel to meet with counterparts where…
Coronavirus digest: Israel plans 4th vaccine shot to over 60s
Middle East
December 22, 2021
Coronavirus digest: Israel plans 4th vaccine shot to over 60s
Israel has announced it plans to roll out a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to medical personnel and people…
Yemen: UN reduces food aid over lack of funds
Middle East
December 22, 2021
Yemen: UN reduces food aid over lack of funds
The United Nations’ food agency on Wednesday announced that it was “running out of funds” to provide much-needed assistance to people in…
Sudan’s military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters
Middle East
December 16, 2021
Sudan’s military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters
The deaths of at least 41 unarmed protesters in Sudan have caught the attention and condemnation of international observers. Despite the internet…
Conflict and climate change drive water crisis in Syria
Middle East
December 14, 2021
Conflict and climate change drive water crisis in Syria
The September sun is setting over the old olive grove as Ahmad Mahmoud Alahri walks pensively from tree to tree. The…
EU sanctions target Russian ‘Wagner’ mercenary group
Middle East
December 14, 2021
EU sanctions target Russian ‘Wagner’ mercenary group
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on the Russian-based private military contractor known as the Wagner Group, which is accused…
COVID: How dangerous is the omicron variant?
Main Slider
December 2, 2021
COVID: How dangerous is the omicron variant?
What do the mutations in the omicron variant tell scientists? Researchers have identified that the omicron variant has 32 mutations on…
Omicron: Which countries have closed their borders?
World
December 2, 2021
Omicron: Which countries have closed their borders?
Days after the new COVID-19 variant omicron was identified in South Africa, ever more countries are moving to close their…