Catastrophe has been striking hard on the Syrian citizens during the ongoing Syrian Civil War. During the month of November; however, the war efforts have intensified in the northwestern province of Idlib and the neighboring parts of Hama and Aleppo. The United Nations has sprung into action and determined this scenario a ‘dire’ situation. The country of Turkey, in support… Read more »
Some 100,000 Syrian civilians have been displaced by a government offensive on the country’s largest remaining rebel stronghold, the United Nations says. Since the start of November, fighting and air strikes have intensified in the north-western province of Idlib and neighbouring parts of Hama and Aleppo. The UN says the situation for those forced from their homes is “dire”. Turkey,… Read more »
On a bright, beautiful October day, Lebanese fisherman Emilio Eid is in his boat on the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon’s scenic mountain ranges are clear in the distance. But the water around him is brown and littered with pieces of floating plastic. He spots bottles, a toothbrush, a used condom. An acrid smell burns his eyes and throat. “Garbage, garbage, garbage,”… Read more »
It was a historic day for the Middle East and a U.S.-backed effort to bring peace. On Sept. 9, 1993, the Palestine Liberation Organization recognized “the right of the State of Israel to exist in peace and security.” Now, more than two decades later — as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence prepares to visit the region — Palestinian leaders are… Read more »
Two Palestinian teenagers were shot and killed by Israeli soldiers on Thursday as violence continues in the occupied territories. A Palestinian teen from the Gaza Strip was killed east of the Burij refugee camp after a live round was fired into his chest, the Wafa news agency quoted medical sources as saying. Three other Palestinians were wounded with one in… Read more »
Saudi Arabia’s ruler, Muhammed bin Salman, recently purchased a da Vinci painting for a little over 450 million dollars. Even through appreciation or depreciation of the currency Muhammed bin Salman chose to keep his purchase secret, that is a lot of money. Especially for a leader- who could be spending on other things. The story surrounding his purchase; however, is bringing… Read more »
At least 31 Palestinians have been wounded in clashes in the Gaza Strip and across the occupied West Bank, during protests against US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. One person is in a critical condition. Mr Trump’s announcement – met with worldwide dismay – reversed decades of US policy on the sensitive issue. Israel deployed hundreds… Read more »
President Trump, who has been taking heat from humanitarian groups that say his administration has mostly ignored an escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen, on Wednesday pressured Saudi Arabia to lift a blockade on that country. The United Nations estimates that as of November, 5,295 civilians have been killed and another 8,873 injured in the fighting in Yemen’s civil war. The… Read more »
WASHINGTON ― Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman, secretly spent $450.3 million on a Leonardo da Vinci painting last month, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Thursday based on U.S. government intelligence and an interview with a top Middle East figure in the art world. The Journal noted that news of the prince’s purchase ― the… Read more »
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Egypt next week to discuss expanding political, economic, energy and trade ties, officials said Thursday. During Monday’s trip the Russian leader will hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on issues related to stability and security in the Middle East and North Africa, the Kremlin said. The Egyptian government said Putin’s visit reflects the… Read more »