Hind Kabawat is the only female minister in the transitional Syrian government. Her mission is to rebuild the war-torn nation, but she has a big job ahead of her. There is poverty and destruction throughout the country, with millions of people displaced and living in tents. There are also divisions and sectarian warfare. Kabawat seems [...]
GAZA: Hundreds of Israelis marched toward the Gaza border, prompting the Israel Defense Forces to deploy troops to prevent any border crossing. The march unfolded amid heightened emotions linked to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. Security forces acted to contain the situation and avoid further escalation. Authorities stressed the need to maintain order and [...]
Jordan took part in the ministerial session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council, chaired by Algeria, with its delegation led by Ambassador Amjad Al-Adaileh. The session followed preparatory meetings of senior officials and experts. The Council approved Jordan’s proposal to establish the Arab Network for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, commending [...]
Iraqi Paralympic athletes delivered an outstanding performance on the second day of the West Asia Paralympic Games in Oman, securing two gold medals and one silver medal. Mohammed Fahd and Al-Kaed Ahmed Fahd won gold in the 200-meter race, while Idris Sami claimed silver in the same event. Adding to the success, Nader Ibrahim [...]
Lebanon showed a small economic improvement in 2025, but the recovery remains weak and uncertain. After years of deep financial collapse, some institutions reported modest growth, mainly due to tourism, remittances from abroad, and a stable exchange rate. Inflation slowed, and economic numbers looked better on paper. However, daily life did not improve much for [...]
Israeli children are increasingly reporting online abuse themselves, a trend that both worries and encourages child safety experts. In 2025, more than half of all reports to Israel’s National Center for Protecting Children Online came directly from children, for the first time. The center handled 16,292 cases, representing a 71 percent increase from the previous [...]
Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high as the possibility of diplomatic talks emerges alongside escalating threats. Regional officials say Iran–US talks could take place in Istanbul, potentially involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and regional intermediaries, with broader participation from Middle Eastern foreign ministers. Iran has confirmed [...]
The Kingdom marks the 64th birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday. Born in Amman on January 30, 1962, he is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Princess Muna. Appointed Crown Prince in January 1999, King Abdullah assumed his constitutional duties as monarch on February 7, 1999, following the [...]
Türkiye’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% in December 2025, the lowest level in more than 20 years. About 286,000 fewer people were without work, bringing the total number of unemployed to 2.73 million. The biggest improvements were among women and young people. Women’s unemployment fell to 10.5%, while youth unemployment for ages 15–24 dropped to [...]
Recent events in northeast Syria show deep divisions between Arab and Kurdish communities. When the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced their withdrawal from Arab-majority cities like Raqqa and Deir Az Zor, many residents celebrated the return of Syrian government control. Some Arabs said they felt relieved after years of fear, repression, and forced conscription [...]
