Syria: Almost 300 suspects identified in sectarian killings
A Syrian committee said on July 22nd that it had identified 298 suspects which are implicated in grave violations during...
Day: 23 July 2025
Israel wants to transform Gaza into “Hong Kong” of Middle East
Israel is contemplating a plan that will displace Palestinians and transform Gaza into the Middle East's equivalent of Hong Kong...
Turkey pledges to stop any attempt to split up Syria
Turkey will stop any attempt to separate Syria and will halt any efforts by militants to take control of the...
Israel turns down global call for Gaza conflict to end
Israel on July 21st turned down a global call from more than 20 nations urging for the Gaza conflict to...
Qatar in talks over staging Olympic Games in 2036
Qatar has expressed its interest in staging the Olympic and Paralympic Games for 2036, as the country engages in talks...
US enforces sanctions impacting Yemen’s Houthis
The US on July 22nd enforced sanctions on what it described as a Houthi-associated petroleum smuggling and sanctions avoidance group,...
Turkey demands that Syrian Kurds integrate into the state or disarm
Despite the recent disarmament of the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK), the separatist threat continues to reverberate beyond Turkey’s borders. On...
Egypt invests in its plans, as it seeks to loan billions
Egypt’s General Authority for Tunnels is aiming to close a $3 billion loan from the Gulf and several Egyptian banks,...
Libya asks for more international help to carry out elections
On July 21st Emad Al-Sayeh, head of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) in Libya, met with Stephanie Koury, Deputy...
Trump withdraws US from UNESCO over ‘anti-Israel’ views
The United States once again withdraws from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), accusing the agency of promoting...
Turkey arrests Muslim Brotherhood leader, boosting Egypt ties
Turkey recently arrested a member of the Muslim Brotherhood who is wanted in Egypt, signalling a growing commitment to strengthening...
Syria will investigate “violations” in Druze city
Syria has announced it will investigate the “shocking violations” reportedly committed by individuals in military uniforms in the city of...
War on worship: Religious sites hit in Gaza, West Bank by Israel
Israeli officials continue to insist they do not target places of worship – yet churches, mosques, and cemeteries across Gaza...
Earthquake strikes Algeria as seismic activity continues
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Bouira region, adding to a growing list of tremors shaking Algeria in recent...
Audrey Verdier-Chouchane: North Africa’s future trade lies South
Rising tariffs, geopolitical fragmentation, and persistent supply chain disruptions are roiling international trade. The World Trade Organization projects a 0.2...
