Browsing: Middle East

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has established a new transitional Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in rebuilding the country after the civil war and the removal of Bashar Assad in December 2024.

Cliff Notes Syria has unveiled a new transitional government, led by interim president Ahmad al Sharaa, following the fall of the Assad regime four months…

President Zelenskyy calls for renewed pressure on Russia after a drone attack resulted in seven deaths, highlighting the urgent need to end the conflict.

Cliff Notes – Jordan’s Prince Feisal seeks to become the IOC’s leader Jordan’s Prince Feisal seeks to become the IOC’s leader – The first leader…

Netanyahu said the offensive was “only the beginning,” as he broke an almost 2 month ceasefire by bombing Gaza – killing more than 400 people, including women and children.

The strikes have drawn international condemnation, with concerns over the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 

The United Arab Emirates plans to invest around 100 billion reais ($17.4 billion) in Brazil, targeting the raw materials sector and infrastructure, with a focus on modernising favelas in the Baixada Fluminense region.

Israel heavily attacked the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including many women and children. These strikes mark the end of a two-month ceasefire that began in January.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the operation, saying it was justified Hamas refused to release hostages or extend the ceasefire.

The Israeli Defense Forces claim it has targeted Hamas leadership and infrastructure across multiple locations in Gaza, including Rafah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City. 

Israel has initiated extensive airstrikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas, with intentions to escalate military operations following the group’s failure to release hostages.

Cliff Notes – Trump admin vows unrelenting strikes on Houthis in Yemen The US Defence Secretary announced a continued military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels…

Cliff Notes – US launches deadly strikes on Yemen President Trump authorised strikes on Yemen targeting the Iran-backed Houthi group in response to their attacks…

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence in Gaza and the West Bank as well as ‘genocidal acts’ in a recent report. Israeli PM rejects the…

Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire offer to Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks…

Cliff Notes – Perspective US-Israel tensions over meetings with Hamas US-Israel tensions over Hamas meetings simmer ahead of Gaza talks

Cliff Notes Iran’s hardliners are maintaining a firm stance against negotiations with the United States regarding nuclear issues, despite increasing pressure from former President Donald…

Cliff Notes Tensions have escalated in Syria as clashes between Assad loyalists and security forces have resulted in over 140 fatalities, indicating a significant deterioration…

Dozens have been killed in clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in a coastal area of the country. Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian…

Israel Halts Entry of All Aid into Gaza Israel has announced an immediate cessation of all aid shipments into Gaza amid ongoing tensions. The decision…

Hamas has said that it will not continue negotiations with Israel on a ceasefire agreement unless Palestinian prisoners are released as agreed. Israel announced on…

Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a “horrifying escalation” of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said on Thursday.…

The WTA said Ruaducanu was targetted by a man who “exhibited fixated behaviour” during her second-round loss to Karolina Muchova.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to the United Arab Emirates to an Emirati official and honour guard late on Sunday as momentum grows for war…

Syria’s quest for national unity seems simple enough on paper, principles of diversity & inclusivity almost perfect. But the reality is significantly different where you…

Mahmoud Al-Saqa, a grocery store owner in the Shujaiya neighbourhood, told Middle East news that “since the statement, we’ve seen a sudden spike in prices.…

Hamas on Saturday is expected to release a fifth prisoner-hostage swap held in Gaza since October 2023 in exchange for Israel’s release of Palestinian detainees…

ICJ Fugitive Netanyahu in Washington gets a red carpet treatment instead of handcuffs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States for meetings with President Donald Trump and others in his administration to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal and his Middle East plans.

There’s a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is holding on by a thread but Israel continues to bomb the West Bank and is butchering palestinians at every chance it gets.

Musk has an issue with USAID being autonomous enough to disregard and undermine his orders.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are no longer a threat but a reality. They cap off a wild January in Washington. ‘Tariff is a beautiful word’, only Trump would say something so Ron Burgundy.
He is using these tariffs to assert more authority over these trading partners and at the same time, put up taxes, without using the word TAX.

Starmer will be doing Trump’s dirty work in Europe, if he wants to keep his job.