middle East
Trump floats new proposal for Gaza ceasefire, issues warning to Hamas
United States President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is working on a solution to end the war in Gaza, hours after issuing a “final warning” to Hamas. Trump stated, “we’re working on a solution that may be very good,” describing the ongoing conflict as a “hell of a problem” that his administration wants […]
Internet disruptions hit middle east, south asia after red sea cable cuts
Microsoft has warned customers about increased latency in connectivity due to multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, affecting its Azure cloud computing services. The disruptions, which began at 05:45 GMT on September 6, have resulted in “degraded” internet connectivity in several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and India. These […]
Israelis protest Gaza war, demand release of captives
Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to free captives held in the besieged enclave. The protests, which were some of the fiercest since the uproar over six captives found dead in Gaza last September, saw Israeli police make dozens of […]
Israel intercepts Houthi missile launch from Yemen
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel’s army has reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen by the Houthi militia. The incident occurred shortly after air raid sirens sounded, and the Israeli military announced that its air defenses had detected a launch from Yemen. According to the Israeli military, the missile […]
12 aid seekers among 25 killed by Israeli troops in Gaza since dawn
The death toll in Gaza has tragically increased to 25, with 12 people killed while seeking aid, according to newsmen reports. This devastating situation is further compounded by the sheer number of wounded patients treated at the Red Cross field hospital in Rafah. Between May 27 and August 8, the hospital treated over 4,500 patients, […]
Trump Asks Middle Eastern States To Establish Formal Ties with Israel
United States President Donald Trump has called on all countries in the Middle East to forge formal relations with Israel, despite the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza. Trump’s call on Thursday comes amid a growing international push to recognise a Palestinian state. “Now that the nuclear arsenal being ‘created’ by Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, […]
US Evacuates Personnel from Middle East Amid Tensions with Iran
The United States has initiated a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq and authorized the voluntary departure of dependents of US personnel from locations across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. This move is a response to rising regional security concerns. According to the Department of State, the decision […]
Iran Slams Trump’s “Disgraceful” Remarks During Middle East Tour
Iran’s leaders have strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s comments during his recent Middle East tour, calling them “disgraceful” and “deceptive”. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Trump’s remarks were “not worth responding to” and added that the US president “lied” when he claimed to want to use power towards peace, given Washington’s support for […]
Trump Envisions “Golden Age” for Middle East
Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the future of Middle East envisioning a region transformed from “turmoil, strife, war and death” to a “land of opportunity and hope”. He believes this vision, which he calls the “golden age of the Middle East”, can become a reality with strong US leadership and cooperation with regional partners. […]
The Trump Family’s Expanding Middle East Business Empire
The Trump family’s business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since President Donald Trump’s first term in office, a CNN tally of the deals has found. The expansion includes luxury skyscrapers, golf courses, and cryptocurrency deals in the region, raising concerns among government ethicists. Concerns Over Conflicts of Interest Critics argue that […]