Lebanon is living through a deep crisis after years of political failure, regional conflict, and economic collapse. One year into President Joseph Aoun’s term, leaders still disagree on a clear national vision, while citizens struggle with poverty, insecurity, and loss of trust. Lebanon’s problems are closely linked to its surroundings, especially Syria and Israel. The [...]
Israel has begun demolishing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem after passing new laws banning the agency’s activities. Police and Israel Land Authority officers arrived with bulldozers and took control of the site. UNRWA strongly criticized the move, calling it a serious [...]
A report cited by The Sunday Times claims that Iran’s recent unrest has resulted in at least 16,500 deaths and around 330,000–360,000 injuries, based on information gathered by a covert network of doctors amid a near-total internet blackout. Medical professionals report widespread use of live ammunition and military-grade weapons, with severe injuries including gunshot wounds, [...]
Türkiye’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.6 percent in November, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. This was a small rise from the previous month. The number of unemployed people grew by 54,000, reaching about 3.1 million. Unemployment remained higher for women at 11.8 percent, while it was 7 percent for men. Youth unemployment stayed [...]
The Syrian army has told civilians to leave parts of rural Aleppo after accusing the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of building up troops in the area. This comes after more than a week of deadly clashes in Aleppo city that have killed at least 23 people. The army declared areas such as Deir Hafer and [...]
Lebanon recently said it has finished the first step of disarming non-state armed groups in southern Lebanon, especially Hezbollah, but Israel questions this claim. Disarming these groups was an important part of a ceasefire agreement supported by the United States in late 2024. Reports say that large weapons storage sites were recently discovered, raising doubts [...]
Christians in Israel face different kinds of pressure depending on their background. Most Christians are Arab Christians, and many say they feel like second-class citizens because they are both Arab and a religious minority in a Jewish state. They are also a minority among Arab Muslims and feel more isolated as religious tension grows. Many [...]
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that more than 64,000 internally displaced Iraqis have returned to their areas of origin over the past three months, signaling gradual progress in Iraq’s post-conflict recovery. While significant numbers of displaced people remain in governorates such as Nineveh, Duhok, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Baghdad, return movements have increased notably [...]
Iran International’s Editorial Board has released a statement alleging a large-scale, coordinated crackdown in Iran during recent protests, claiming that at least 12,000 people were killed over two consecutive nights. According to the statement, the killings occurred amid an extensive communications blackout intended to conceal the scale of the violence. The outlet says its findings [...]
The Public Security Directorate has issued a warning about an approaching weather depression starting Friday, bringing heavy rainfall to northern, central, and southwestern regions of the Kingdom. The weather may include thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. Citizens are urged to follow safety precautions such as avoiding flood-prone areas, driving carefully, using heating devices safely, maintaining [...]
