Dr. Abdelrazzaq Arabiyat, head of the Jordan Tourism Board, said that Saudi Arabia is an important partner for Jordan’s tourism. He explained that by inviting Saudi tourism professionals to visit Jordan, they hope to build stronger ties and show what Jordan has to offer. The tour, organized with Royal Jordanian Airlines, helped improve travel connections [...]
Following the regime collapse of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Syrians have started enjoying newfound freedom, although with future anxieties. Following Assad's coup, the nation is in a massive transformation. Individuals have come back from abroad, and scholars and activists are openly talking about politics and culture. Fears over increased Islamic dominance within the new [...]
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 2025 Economic Survey of Türkiye points to a deepening crisis of corruption and poor governance under President Erdogan, putting the economic stability of the country and confidence in investors at risk. It denounces the absence of an independent anti-corruption agency, secret public procurement procedures, and political influence [...]
Türkiye's main opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, called for elections to be held by November 2025, following widespread unrest sparked by the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor and a major challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ozel urged Erdogan to face their candidate in the elections and emphasized the will of the people. [...]
Hamas is reviewing a new Israeli ceasefire proposal that includes a 45-day truce, during which 10 Israeli hostages would be exchanged for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The deal also calls for Hamas to provide information on remaining hostages and return the bodies of deceased Israelis in exchange for Palestinian remains. However, the plan [...]
Lebanon’s Cabinet has approved a draft law to reform and restructure the banking sector, aiming to protect small depositors and address the country’s prolonged financial crisis. The 39-clause law follows recent amendments to banking secrecy regulations, aligning with International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements for transparency and potential aid. Information Minister Paul Morcos highlighted that a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
