Middle East

The Middle East Region saw security and civil unrest unfold in 3 nations; Qatar, Tunisia, and Lebanon. In Libya bodies of migrants were recovered, highlighting a surge in attempt for migrations driven by poverty and economic pressure. Three Qatari diplomats…

Recent Israeli military actions have been marked by both a continuation of strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire and devastating impacts on Gaza’s historical Christian community. Israel launched new airstrikes on targets in Southern Lebanon despite an active ceasefire agreement,…

Israel is coming under mounting regional and international pressure as it pursues a new security deal with Syria, faces potential EU sanctions, and encounters growing calls from Muslim leaders for unified defense against its actions. According to Axios, Israel has…

Israel’s strike on Doha, a hub of Arab diplomacy, has triggered a wave of regional outrage and international condemnation, reviving debates over the Camp David Accords, U.S. support for Israel, and proposals for a joint Arab defense force. According to…

As Israel announces a sweeping evacuation of Gaza City in preparation for a major ground offensive, tensions at sea and cross-border attacks are intensifying. An international flotilla delivering aid to Gaza reports drone strikes, while Israel conducts a drone assault…

Growing Food Insecurity in the Middle East Drives Divergence from Global Trends ——————————- Global hunger declined slightly in 2024—from 8.5% to 8.2%—yet the Middle East bucked this trend, with food insecurity worsening, Arab News revealed. According to the UN’s State…

Heatwave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to the Middle East —————————— A “hellish” heatwave has brought record-breaking nighttime temperatures to the Middle East, with Jordan and Israel experiencing their hottest nights ever recorded. According to a report from The Guardian, nocturnal temperatures…

An in-depth feature from Arab News outlines how protracted conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa are inflicting long-lasting psychological, physical, and societal damage on children and young adults—threatening a generation’s future. The article underscores that millions of youth…

Middle East Halal Food Market Set to More Than Double by 2033, Reveals New Forecast ———————————————— The Middle East halal food market — already valued at US $838.18 billion in 2024 — is projected to nearly double, soaring to US…

WFP Warns Over 33 Million Facing Hunger in MENA Amid Conflict and Displacement …………………. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning on Thursday about the worsening hunger crisis across the Middle East and North Africa, revealing…