A trial in Damascus has brought strong emotions as a former official of Syria’s Assad regime, Atef Najib, faced court for crimes linked to the early days of the 2011 uprising. Families of victims gathered inside the Palace of Justice, many crying and chanting for justice for loved ones who were killed or tortured during [...]
IRAQ: The dominant parliamentary bloc in Iraq, known as the Coordination Framework, has nominated Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s next prime minister. This decision followed weeks of internal negotiations to find a compromise candidate. Nizar Amidi officially tasked al-Zaidi with forming a government, though parliamentary approval is still uncertain as 167 votes are required. The [...]
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have sharply increased as both sides continue cross-border attacks despite calls for calm. The conflict has also deeply affected Lebanon, where violence has spread across southern areas. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that continued defiance from Hezbollah could lead to serious destruction, while Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said his [...]
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have sharply increased as both sides continue cross-border attacks despite calls for calm. The conflict has also deeply affected Lebanon, where violence has spread across southern areas. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that continued defiance from Hezbollah could lead to serious destruction, while Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said his [...]
IRAN: Iran’s foreign trade has sharply declined during the first month of conflict involving the United States and Israel, dealing a major blow to its already fragile economy. Non-oil trade dropped significantly—falling 30% from the previous month and 50% compared to the previous year—due to military escalation that disrupted shipping routes and regional trade ties. [...]
A new report from the Habitat Association shows that young people in Türkiye are facing serious economic and psychological problems. Half of the youth are not working, and among those looking for jobs, only 16% feel hopeful about their future. Most young people earn very little, with two-thirds making under 30,000 TL (Turkish Lira) per [...]
Christians in Syria face many difficulties because of the ongoing conflict and changes in control of cities like Aleppo. Many families have lost their homes, jobs, and schools for their children. Some, like Nermen’s family, fled villages because of attacks and lived in unsafe houses with few belongings. They had to work hard just to [...]
JORDAN: In 2025, Jordan recorded 74,034 marriages and 23,705 divorces, along with 179,666 births and 31,015 deaths among citizens holding national numbers. The country’s population reached approximately 8.9 million by the end of the year. The Civil Status and Passports Department (CSPD) also supports non-Jordanians by documenting vital events for use in their home countries. [...]
WEST BANK: Reports are raising serious allegations that sexual violence is contributing to the displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank. Affected communities describe growing fear, insecurity, and pressure to leave their homes. Human rights groups are calling for urgent investigations and accountability. The situation is deepening the humanitarian crisis and increasing vulnerability among civilians. [...]
Many children in Lebanon are facing a difficult crisis and are now living in schools that have been turned into shelters. These children have lost their normal routines and often feel scared, stressed, and uncertain about the future. To help them, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its partners started a [...]
