Middle East

The Israeli government has ratified a ceasefire agreement aimed at pausing the 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks, The Guardian reported. The deal, approved after a cabinet meeting, involves the exchange of 33 hostages held by Hamas…

As a branch associated with Shi’ism, the Alawites trace their ideological roots to the teachings of Imam Ali (peace be upon him). However, throughout history, they have developed specific beliefs and religious practices that distinguish them from other Shi’ites. The…

The Muslim World League (MWL) has condemned the Israeli government’s decision to double the population of the annexed Golan Heights, Arab News reported today. In a statement, the MWL urged the international community to take action against what it described…

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commenced at 4 a.m. today, Wednesday, November 27, following recent escalations in violence. The ceasefire comes after Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential building in Beirut, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people…

Scientists have uncovered the ancient town of al-Natah in northern Arabia, inhabited between 2400 and 1500 BCE, marking a significant transitional phase from pastoral lifestyles to urban settlements, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. Published in PLOS ONE, the study led by…

In a powerful testament to the brutality of Daesh, Iraqi scholar Muhammad Al-Attar shared his harrowing experiences after being imprisoned by the group in 2014, Arab News reported yesterday. Arrested at his perfume shop in Mosul, Al-Attar refused to join…

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, declared the Middle East one of the most perilous regions for journalists on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on November 2, Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday.…

One year has passed since October 7, 2023, a day marking the onset of severe conflicts in the Middle East. During this time, over 41,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza, and millions have been displaced due to humanitarian…