JORDAN: A recent World Health Organization report revealed the severe rehabilitation crisis in the Gaza Strip, where over 172,000 people were injured between October 2023 and April 2026. Around 43,000 suffered life-changing injuries, and nearly 56,000 now need long-term rehabilitation. The report noted more than 5,000 amputations, including many children, while Gaza’s rehabilitation centers remain [...]
Christians in Syria face many deep problems because of long years of conflict and violence. One of the most painful events happened on 22 June 2025, when a suicide attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus killed many believers and injured others. Families are still grieving the loss of loved ones, and children carry both [...]
Recent heavy rains have caused severe flooding in northern Türkiye, particularly in the Havza district of Samsun province, near the Black Sea coast. Heavy rain fell suddenly and made nearby rivers overflow, turning streets into fast-moving streams. Water entered homes and businesses, damaging many buildings and covering basements and ground floors. Cars were swept away, [...]
GAZA: The death toll in Gaza has reportedly surpassed 72,700 following a new wave of strikes across the region. Continued attacks are causing widespread destruction and deepening the humanitarian crisis. Hospitals and emergency services remain overwhelmed as civilians face ongoing danger and displacement. Families are struggling with loss, trauma, and shortages of essential supplies. The [...]
IRAQ: Iraq has partnered with Google and its AI platform Google Gemini as part of efforts to modernize Iraqi football ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Iraq’s first appearance in the tournament in 40 years. The initiative, led by football federation chairman Adnan Dirjal, aims to improve the national team’s global image and [...]
The calamity in Lebanon has caused fear and displacement for many families, especially Christians living in the south. Because of ongoing fighting and evacuation orders, hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes. Many have moved to Beirut, where they now struggle to find safety, shelter, and basic needs. Villages in [...]
In Israel, a growing food insecurity crisis is affecting many families, even though large amounts of food are still wasted every year. Reports show that millions of tons of food are thrown away, while around 1.5 million people struggle to get enough to eat. Many households now face high food prices, and low-income families are [...]
The Committee on Academic Freedom of the Association for Iranian Studies warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has seriously affected Iran’s education system. In a letter sent to international leaders, the group accused the US and Israel of targeting universities, schools, and medical research centers, saying such attacks violate [...]
JORDAN: Yarub Qudah met with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi and Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro during the Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. The discussions focused on strengthening economic and trade ties, expanding industrial and investment partnerships, and increasing cooperation in sectors [...]
Clashes have recently broken out in western Suweida in southern Syria, showing how unstable the region remains. Fighting began between Syrian Internal Security Forces and armed Druze groups linked to a group called the National Guard. Armed fighters tried to move into certain areas, using heavy weapons like machine guns and rockets, which led to [...]
