Türkiye is facing a serious inflation crisis that is making life difficult for many people. In April, inflation rose again to over 32 percent, meaning the prices of everyday goods are increasing quickly. Families are paying more for food, transport, housing, and energy, while wages are not rising at the same speed. This creates stress [...]
GAZA: Communities in Gaza are facing deep fear and uncertainty over reports of children disappearing amid ongoing conflict and displacement. Families already affected by war are now struggling with the trauma of separation and lack of information. Humanitarian conditions, overcrowding, and instability are making children increasingly vulnerable. Aid groups are calling for stronger protection measures [...]
WEST BANK: Reports from the West Bank describe growing concerns over restrictions and control of water access affecting Palestinian communities. Many residents say limited water supply is making daily life and farming increasingly difficult. Human rights groups warn that access to essential resources is becoming a major humanitarian issue. The situation is intensifying tensions between [...]
IRAQ: A severe dust storm caused by a “Khamsin” depression led to 1,133 cases of suffocation across Iraq on May 4, 2026. Most cases were mild to moderate, and no fatalities were reported. Al-Muthanna was the hardest hit with 576 cases, followed by Najaf (300) and Baghdad (200). Authorities urged residents to stay indoors and [...]
Lebanon is living through a very tense situation, even though there is a fragile ceasefire with Israel. Many people hope for calm, but fighting and air attacks have not fully stopped. Israel still controls parts of southern Lebanon, and many families cannot return to their homes. There is also talk about a possible meeting between [...]
Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem have lived in the region for over two thousand years, but today many feel unsafe and worried about their future. In recent years, there has been an increase in harassment and attacks against them, including insults and damage to churches. Some clergy members, like priests and nuns, have also [...]
IRAN: In Iran, executions have continued quietly amid a backdrop of conflict, economic hardship, and uncertainty. Rights groups report at least 21 executions since late February, some tied to protests and others to alleged opposition links or espionage. Despite the rising pace and lack of transparency in trials, daily life appears outwardly normal, with many [...]
GAZA & WEST BANK: Unemployment has surged dramatically in Gaza and the West Bank, reflecting the severe economic fallout of ongoing conflict. Official figures show joblessness reaching about 68% in Gaza and 28% in the West Bank, a sharp rise from pre-war levels. The war has disrupted businesses, destroyed infrastructure, and reduced access to work [...]
JORDAN: Around 500 children and their families participated in an inclusive recreational festival in Aqaba designed to integrate children with disabilities into cultural and entertainment activities. Organized through collaboration between cultural institutions, government bodies, and community organizations, the event featured games, theatre, art activities, and gift distribution. Leaders emphasized that such initiatives help build confidence, [...]
A new tax proposal in Türkiye has raised concerns about money laundering and illegal financial activity. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to give people moving to Türkiye a 20-year exemption on foreign income taxes, along with very low taxes on domestic income and inheritance. The goal is to attract wealthy people and bring money into [...]
