Arab World

UAE Dismantles Alleged Shia-linked Network: A Continued Attack on Shia Rights ———————————— The UAE’s recent dismantling of a “terrorist organization” allegedly tied to Shia political doctrine has raised concerns of ongoing persecution against Shia Muslims. The UAE State Security Agency…

Pope Leo Warns Turning War into Religion Incites Global Civilisational Clash ———————————- Pope Leo has issued a strong condemnation of war, political manipulation of religion, and sectarian division during a visit to Cameroon, warning that current geopolitical tensions—particularly involving United…

Reports of Journalist Detentions in Gulf States Raise Press Freedom Concerns ———————————————————— Allegations of widespread detentions of journalists in several Gulf countries have raised renewed concerns over press freedom and tightening restrictions on media activity in the region. According to…

Reports Highlight Concerns Over Alleged Detentions of Shiite Citizens in Gulf States —————————————— Reports circulating on social media have raised concerns about alleged increases in targeted detentions in several Arab countries along the Persian Gulf, with users citing unclear security…

FAO Warns Middle East War Could Push 5 Million More Arabs into Poverty ————————————- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens to worsen economic and living conditions across…

UN Warns Middle East Escalation Could Cost Arab Economies Up to $194 Billion —————————————- A new United Nations report warns that ongoing military escalation in the Middle East could inflict losses of up to $194 billion on Arab economies, reversing…

Arab League Calls for Action Against Islamophobia, Religious Hate Speech —————————- The Arab League has renewed its call to combat Islamophobia and all forms of religious discrimination and hate speech, emphasizing the need to promote a culture of tolerance and…

Regional Warnings Follow Remarks on “Greater Israel” as Governments Reject Any Challenge to Sovereignty ——————————————– Remarks attributed to the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, have triggered wide regional and international criticism after comments aired in a media interview were…

First Mosque Opens in Eastern Germany After 18 Years of Objections ————————————— After nearly 18 years of planning and objections, the first purpose-built mosque in eastern Germany has opened in Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia. The Mahmoud Mosque was inaugurated…

Over 20 Arab, Islamic, African countries condemn, reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland ———————– Representatives of 21 Arab, Islamic, and African countries on Friday voiced their rejection and condemnation of Israel’s decision to recognize Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an…