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Egypt serves as mediator for ceasefire in Gaza

Egypt is intensifying its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, prioritizing the release of hostages, the facilitation of humanitarian aid, and an end to the ongoing conflict. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed these critical issues with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...

Inflation, elections, and war defined 2024

Inflation eased in most global economies in 2024, but voters remained unconvinced. Years of soaring prices for essentials, from eggs to energy, fueled widespread frustration, leading to the downfall of incumbent parties across the world. The lingering pain of inflation made governments an easy...

US, Kuwait discuss solutions for Middle East humanitarian crisis

The United States and Kuwait held critical discussions this week to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. During the sixth U.S.-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue, conducted virtually from December 9-11, both nations emphasized the urgent need for ceasefires, increased humanitarian...

Antony Blinken notes ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about progress toward a Gaza ceasefire during his visit to Ankara on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with Turkiyes Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Blinken said, We discussed Gaza, and we discussed I think the opportunity... to get a ceasefire...

Israel, US and Turkey launch strikes in Syria to protect interests

The whole Syria remains in the turmoil situation with the fall of president Bashar al-Assads regime. To take the advantage of situation, countries hit sites across Syria as regional actors in the Middle East scrambled to defend their interests in the country. As rebels led by the Hayat Tahrir...

Dubai to reimpose 30% alcohol sales tax from next month

Dubai will reinstate a 30% municipality tax on alcohol sales starting January 1, 2025, according to several restaurateurs and a communication from alcohol retailer African + Eastern. The announcement was made via email to restaurants and bars, notifying them of the change, reads a Khaleej Times...

Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC+ supply decision

Oil prices were mostly stable on Thursday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting later in the day, with investors waiting to see what the producer group would do next on supply cuts while also monitoring geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 6 cents, or 0.08 per cent, to $72.37 a...

UN to convene summit on Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution

Saudi Arabia and France will host a summit in June 2025, aiming to renew efforts toward an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution. The United Nations hopes to reinvigorate international dialogue on achieving peace in the region, reads a DW report. On Tuesday, the United Nations General Assembly...

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is “very close”

Citing an unnamed source CNN reported on Sunday that a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah is very close. More than 3,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since the uptick in hostilities in mid-September according to a tally of Lebanese health ministry figures,...

Trump could ban British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution, reports say

Donald Trump is reportedly weighing sanctions against British lawyer Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC), who is leading the case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC has come under fire from U.S. officials after issuing arrest...

UN reports heavy clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Hezbollah fighters on Friday in different areas in south Lebanon, including a coastal town that is home to the headquarters of U.N. peacekeepers. A spokesman for the U.N. peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL told The Associated Press that they are...

G20 summit calls for Gaza aid and resolution to Ukraine conflict

Leaders of the worlds 20 largest economies have called for a global agreement to combat hunger, increased humanitarian aid for Gaza, and an end to hostilities in both the Middle East and Ukraine. The leaders issued a joint declaration on Monday that emphasized these priorities but offered few...

Smotrich declares 2025 as year Israel will impose 'sovereignty' on West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has declared that imposing sovereignty over the occupied West Bank is the only way to eliminate the threat of a Palestinian state. He announced that 2025 will be the year Israel implements this policy, despite international law designating the West Bank as...

Lebanese children struggle with wounds both physical, emotional

Curled up in his father s lap, clinging to his chest, Hussein Mikdad cried his heart out. The 4-year-old kicked his doctor with his intact foot and pushed him away with the arm that was not in a cast. My Dad! My Dad! Hussein said. Make him leave me alone! With eyes tearing up in relief and pain,...

Iran faces looming population crisis, official warns

Irans deputy health minister has sounded the alarm over the countrys rapidly aging population. The official warned that if current demographic trends persist, Irans population could dwindle to a mere 42 million by 2101, with a staggering half of the population comprising elderly individuals,...

Dozens reported killed, wounded in Israeli strike on northern Gaza’s Jabalia

A dawn Israeli airstrike on a house in Jabalia, a densely populated area in northern Gaza, killed and wounded dozens of people on Sunday, according to Palestinian medics, reports Reuters. Footage circulating on social media, yet to be verified by Reuters, appeared to show several bodies wrapped...

War could expand beyond Middle East, warns Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday warned that the ongoing war in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel could expand beyond the Middle East. The world should know that in case of the expansion of war, its harmful effects will not be limited only to the West Asia region; insecurity and...

US charges Iranian man in alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump, DOJ reports

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges on Friday against an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot orchestrated by Irans elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, according to Reuters. The accused, Farhad Shakeri, reportedly...

No escape: Dubai police crack down on distracted driving, even behind tinted windows

Distracted driving, particularly the use of mobile phones, remains a significant threat to road safety. Dubai Police is taking a proactive approach to combat this issue, employing advanced technology to detect and penalize offenders, regardless of tinted windows. Major General Saif Muhair Al...

Which direction will Trump choose on Ukraine, the Middle East, and China?

With the conclusion of the Democratic era, power in the United States has shifted to Republican Donald Trump. This transition is expected to bring significant changes to U.S. foreign policy, as Trump has expressed disagreement with several key Democratic policies. Under his leadership, the U.S. is...

Phone therapy helps refugee children, study finds

Refugee children struggling with mental health issues can benefit from telephone-based therapy, a new study by the University of Surrey has revealed, reports BBC. The research, led by Professor Michael Pluess, found that phone therapy led to a strong and consistent reduction in mental health...

We want peace in Middle East: Trump tell Arab Americans

Donald Trump has met with Arab American supporters in the city of Dearborn, Michigan, hearing that they are envisioning a time where peace flourishes, particularly in Lebanon and Palestine under a Trump administration, reports Al Jazeera. This current administration has failed miserably in all...

US official visit Middle East to resolve crisis

Senior US officials are heading to the Middle East in a renewed push by the Biden administration to resolve the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, reports CNN. The officials also will try to deter an Iranian response to Israels strikes last week. White House officials Amos Hochstein and Brett...

Trump criticizes Harris for ‘partying’ amid Middle East escalation

Trump criticizes Harris as she was partying during the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Weve got a war going on, and shes out partying, he said at his Michigan rally, referring to Harris. However, a few hours after this remark from the candidate, Israeli military claimed of attacking in...