Middle East
From ending conflicts to joining wars, ex-British PM Blair vies for Gaza reconstruction job with credentials and controversy
October 1, 2025
From ending conflicts to joining wars, ex-British PM Blair vies for Gaza reconstruction job with credentials and controversy
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is returning to the international limelight as the prospective head of an authority tasked…
Greatness in the Middle East? Don’t hold your breath
October 1, 2025
Greatness in the Middle East? Don’t hold your breath
The hype was classic Trump. “We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” the US president posted…
‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
September 30, 2025
‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
Afghanistan faced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban vowed to cut off access as part of…
Five takeaways from CNN’s interview with key Hamas negotiator
September 30, 2025
Five takeaways from CNN’s interview with key Hamas negotiator
Doha — CNN interviewed a key Hamas negotiator and member of the militant group’s political bureau, Ghazi Hamad, this week,…
Palestine welcomes Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war
September 30, 2025
Palestine welcomes Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war
The Palestinian News Agency reported that the Palestinian Authority has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war…
Trump says a Gaza ceasefire is closer than ever. The reality is more complicated
September 30, 2025
Trump says a Gaza ceasefire is closer than ever. The reality is more complicated
President Donald Trump emerged from talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday declaring an end to the war…
Trump must learn from failures in Ukraine if new Middle East plan is to succeed
September 30, 2025
Trump must learn from failures in Ukraine if new Middle East plan is to succeed
Donald Trump called it “potentially one of the great days ever in civilization.” Even for a president known for hyperbole,…
Trump promises ‘something special’ on Gaza as Israeli officials say Netanyahu has reservations on ceasefire plan
September 29, 2025
Trump promises ‘something special’ on Gaza as Israeli officials say Netanyahu has reservations on ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump has promised “something special” is coming on Gaza as Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Obama says there’s no ‘military rationale’ for Israel’s offensive in Gaza
September 29, 2025
Obama says there’s no ‘military rationale’ for Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Former President Barack Obama on Friday criticized Israel’s ongoing military action in Gaza, saying that “there’s not a military rationale…
‘World’s first net-zero energy mosque’ is made with mud and solar panels
September 29, 2025
‘World’s first net-zero energy mosque’ is made with mud and solar panels
Ancient rammed-earth construction techniques and cutting-edge solar technology might seem an unlikely pairing. But it’s at the core of what’s…