Over 1,800 Hospitalized in Iraq as Sandstorm Chokes Southern Cities

Iraq experienced its largest sandstorm of the year, affecting major regions. Over 1,800 people, including children, suffered breathing problems. The sky turned orange, and dust filled the streets and homes. Airports in Najaf and Basra were shut down temporarily. Many were seen wearing face masks to breathe through the thick dust. The storm highlights Iraq’s [...]

Bethlehem Carvers Face Uncertainty Amid Second Easter Without Tourists

West Bank: During most Easter holidays, the cobblestone streets of Bethlehem, the West Bank town celebrated as the birthplace of Jesus, would be filled with tourists. Pilgrims and visitors used to crowd the souvenir shops, which were essential for local craftsmen. However, since the outbreak of Israel's conflict with Gaza in October 2023, the usual [...]

Sanctions Hindering Syria’s Post-Conflict Recovery and Humanitarian Aid

Ongoing sanctions by the U.S., EU, UK, and other nations are significantly hindering Syria’s post-conflict recovery. Despite the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government, sanctions remain in place without clear criteria for removal, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Over 90% of Syrian families now live below the poverty line, and more than 13 million people face food [...]

Jordan and Egypt Reject Trump’s Comments on Forcing Palestinians from Gaza

The controversial forcible firm suggestion of U.S. President Donald Trump is to relocate Palestinians of the Gaza strip in Egypt and Jordan. This is considered almost as ethnic cleansing and is causing panic among the country leaders. Trump insisted upon this plan to Jordan’s King Abdullah II, that he will be willing to use U.S. [...]

Impact Of Israel-Hamas War On Children: Deaths, Trauma, And Violence

A report by the Israel National Council for the Child shows the devastating effects of the war on children and teens in Israel. Since the war started, 56 children and teens have died, 389 have lost a parent, and 23,212 have been physically or mentally harmed. The violence has also led to more family-related issues, [...]

Lebanese Youth Drive Sustainable Farming and Food Sovereignty

In Lebanon, young people like Hadi Awada and Wissam Hourani are driving efforts to restore sustainable farming practices after extensive destruction from recent conflicts. Young farmer Hadi is determined to restore his family's land to its former state using eco-friendly practices such as organic pesticides and composting, despite challenges from chemical warfare. Alongside him, Wissam [...]

Syria’s Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

Syria's prolonged civil war has triggered a profound humanitarian crisis. Approximately 90% of Syrians live below the poverty line, with 66% experiencing extreme poverty—a stark increase from pre-conflict levels of 33% and 11%, respectively. The war has caused the death of close to 618,000 people and 113,000 gone missing. More than half the population is [...]

Türkiye’s Crackdown On Opposition And Journalists

Türkish photojournalist Yasin Akgul was arrested at home by police on 23 March’2025 as part of mass anti-government demonstrations that followed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention. Akgul, a veteran photographer, was photographing the unrest. He has been accused of attending unauthorized rallies and is sure that the target is journalists covering the demonstrations. Several freelance [...]

Syria Forms New Transitional Government

Syria's new transitional government, formed nearly four months after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, aims to restore stability after a decade of conflict. The 23-member cabinet includes a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds but notably lacks a prime minister, with a secretary-general leading the government instead. Several new ministers, including Hind Kabawat, a [...]

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