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Middle Eastern countries are among the most exposed to climate change – so why is media coverage so low there?
The Middle East is experiencing a period of intense political and economic turbulence, with several countries in the region embroiled in conflict. These conflicts are taking place against the backdrop of an escalating climate crisis. In 2023,...

'Israel's attack in Qatar may push Gulf states to reduce their dependence on the US'
Ziad Majed is a political researcher specializing in international relations and the Middle East. He teaches at the American University of Paris and has published several books on Syria and Lebanon. His upcoming book, Le Proche-Orient, miroir du...

Tahini brings Middle East cuisine to downtown Greenville
Tahini Middle Eastern Eatery opened in downtown Greenville Aug. 8 at 11 College St. During hours of operation, you may catch bright whiffs of za’atar coupled with scents of chimichurri or tahini. Looking in from the street, you’ll notice a service...

Tom Emmer addresses crime policy and Middle East peace accords in recent statements
Tom Emmer, U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota’s 6th district since 2015, addressed a range of political and social issues in a series of posts on September 15, 2025.In a post published at 14:38 UTC, Emmer criticized Democratic policies,...

Alex Edelman on Playing a 'Dopey Golden Retriever' in 'The Paper' and Addressing the Middle East in His Next Comedy Hour: 'Some Things Are Too…
Alex Edelman makes me laugh before he even sits down at our lunch interview. I arrive early to a noodle bar in Columbus Circle where I’ll ask the comedian about his upcoming stand-up hour and his role in Peacock’s “The Paper.” There are only a...

Teachers of two universities of Turkmenistan took part in the seminar in Astana
Within the framework of the Erasmus program+ a group of teachers of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan and the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas visited Astana to participate in a four -day seminar. According to...

Türkiye's premier aviation, tech showcase Teknofest kicks off
The world's largest aerospace and technology festival is opening its doors for the 12th time on Wednesday, hosting a rich program ranging from innovation-driven competitions to spectacular air shows, offering a meeting point where technology and...

Israel's new ground offensive set to 'multiply suffering' of children in Gaza
Israel's new ground offensive in Gaza is set to multiply the suffering of thousands of children, according to UNICEF. The organization warned that "any further intensification" of military operations in Gaza City will "multiply children’s...

Arab leaders deliver tough talk but not much action on Israel during Qatar summit
They gathered in Doha – the leaders of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – to show support for Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike last week on a meeting of Hamas leaders in the city. When the summit ended, they issued a...

Israel has Committed Genocide in Gaza; UN Inquiry
ISRAEL – A UN inquiry report said that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza against Palestinians. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry urged Israel and all states to fulfil their legal obligations under international law to “end...

Syria reduces Islamic studies hours while adding music and arts
Syria’s new Ministry of Education has reduced Islamic studies hours while adding music and art, in a surprising reform in the new curriculum. The Ministry of Education, which was created under the new government that came to power after a Hayat...

Israel Launches Major Gaza City Ground Offensive
Israel launched a long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, as the military confirmed it began efforts to “destroy Hamas infrastructure” with a major push in the area after heavy bombing overnight. An Israel Defense Forces...

Turkey wary after Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar
PODCASTS Israel’s recent airstrike targeting Hamas officials in Qatar seems to send a clear message that it is willing to go anywhere to eliminate Hamas. This has cast a cloud of growing concern in Turkey that it could be a target, especially...
Israeli Military Targets Iran-Backed Houthis, Striking Yemen’s Red Sea Port of Hodeidah
As Jewish families vote with their feet, abandoning hostile campuses for welcoming ones, elite universities face a reckoning. The exodus documented in Part 1 of my article isn’t just a demographic shift — it’s an indictment of institutions that...

Israeli Troops Push Into Gaza City, Forcing Desperate Palestinians to Flee
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it had launched a ground incursion into Gaza City overnight, embarking on a risky operation to take control of a key urban area even as hundreds of thousands of Palestinian residents remain there. The...

Israeli Gaza City invasion 'new chapter of genocide': Hamas
Hamas calls the Gaza City offensive part of genocide, blames the US for backing "Israel", and holds Netanyahu responsible for the captives' lives. The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, stated on Tuesday that the occupation's expansion of its...

'Israel' committing genocide in Gaza, UN Commission declares
A UN commission’s findings detail mass killings and destruction in Gaza, urging governments to act swiftly to stop further atrocities and protect Palestinians. A United Nations commission has for the first time concluded that "Israel" is...

Israel urges EU chief to drop proposed sanctions over Gaza war
JERUSALEM: Israel on Tuesday (Sep 16) urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to withdraw a proposal that would curb trade ties in a bid to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza. "Pressure through sanctions will not work,"...

Israeli Offensive in Gaza Displaces 75,000 Palestinians in One Week
People leaving Gaza City, Sept. 16, 2025. X/ @truestory24 September 16, 2025 Hour: 12:24 pm On Tuesday, Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal denounced that Israeli attacks have left approximately 75,000 people homeless in the Gaza Strip...

Israeli strikes fail to uproot 1mln Palestinians from Gaza City, North
Gaza's Government Media Office warns of mass forced displacement as "Israel" bombs densely populated areas and blocks access to basic life essentials. Over a million Palestinians remain rooted in Gaza City and its north, refusing to be forced out...