Middle East

How Wars in the Middle East Turn Motherhood into Daily Survival Battles ———————— Mothers in war-torn regions of the Middle East face unimaginable hardships as they struggle to protect their children amid ongoing violence, displacement, and the collapse of basic…

Severe Drought Pushes Middle East Rivers Toward Historic Lows ———————————— A deepening multi-year drought has driven parts of the Middle East into one of their most acute water crises in decades, with major river systems in Iraq, Syria, Iran and…

Negotiations held in Istanbul between Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan collapsed after four days without reaching a durable agreement. Pakistan accused Kabul of failing to rein in militant groups launching attacks across the border, while Afghanistan rejected the accusation of providing…

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…