War drugs: Syria seizes 14 million Captagon amphetamine pills
The Syrian Interior Ministry reported Wednesday that law enforcement officials in the major Syrian port…
Monthly Archives: June, 2022
Lebanon’s long road to recovery amid financial implosion
(MENAFN-Gulf Times) According to the World Bank, Lebanon is facing one of the worst economic…
Turkey lifts objection to Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday agreed to lift his objection to Sweden and…
Inmarsat launches new BGAN connectivity solution in the Middle East
Inmarsat’s London headquarters. Photo: Inmarsat Inmarsat has also presented a new connectivity solution Hytera, Global…
bne IntelliNews – A tug-of-war ensues over what role Iran (and its oil) should play in the new world order
The geopolitical and economic tectonic plates are shifting, and a kind of tug-of-war is ensuing…
Turkish Olympic champion Şamdan wins gold at the Mediterranean Games
Turkey’s Olympic silver medalist in karateka Eray Şamdan claimed a gold medal on day one…
The Michigan basketball player completes the roster with Lebanon’s Youssef Khayat
The Michigan men’s basketball team took the international route to award its final scholarship for…
Saudi Arabia frees youngest prisoner at risk of execution – Middle East Monitor
Saudi authorities have released Murtaja Qureiris, once thought to be the kingdom’s youngest political prisoner.…
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Iran-US nuclear talks are set to resume “in the coming days,” Tehran and the EU say
DUBAI, June 25 (Reuters) – Iran’s indirect talks with the United States on reviving the…
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Adeyemo from the US Treasury Department discussed the implementation of Russia sanctions while visiting Turkey
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) – US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo traveled to Turkey this…
Huobi targets Middle East with new Dubai license
One of the world’s largest exchanges is pushing into the Middle East, a region that…
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Viral video documenting abuse of workers in Lebanon is condemned
Footage of the torture of 15 Syrian and Lebanese farm workers in the mountain community…
(Video) Iran: The impasse before Khamenei and his “Raisi project”
“Today the enemy is focused on the fact that there is no future and we…
Senator Ekweremadu was arrested on the way to Turkey – prosecutors
Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, and Beatrice, his wife, were arrested en route to…
The majority of HNWIs in the Middle East do not have a wealth succession plan for their family businesses
Out of 300 established HNWIs in the Middle East, nearly 90% believe their family business…
Lebanon’s parliamentary blocs are divided over the appointment of the prime minister
AMMAN: Saudi Arabia’s longstanding relationship with Jordan is a story in which the two kingdoms…
Iran’s tyrannical regime is collapsing, but will the West support it? – Struan Stevenson
Mourners stand on a bridge during a funeral procession for Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, who…
Turkey has returned 42,600 irregular migrants since the beginning of the year
Turkey has returned at least 42,666 irregular migrants since the beginning of 2022 as fights…
Dailyhunt marks overseas foray with start in Middle East
New Delhi: VerSe Innovation Pvt. Ltd, which raised $805 million in April, has marked its…
Landowners in Lebanon fight annexation of 1,450 acres for an ‘innovation park’ – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana weather
LEBANON, Indiana (WISH) – The Lebanese city government wants to annex more than 1,400 acres,…
Iran is optimistic about getting UNESCO status for the geopark
TEHRAN – Iran is hoping for UNESCO recognition for its Aras Geopark, which covers an…
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Ceasefire ends clashes between Turkey-backed rebels in north-west Syria
Members of the Syrian National Army, known as the Free Syrian Army, ride in an…
Hamas praises South Africa and Catalonia for condemning Israeli ‘crimes’ – Middle East Monitor
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Saturday hailed South Africa and Spain’s Catalonia region for…
Lebanon celebrates the 40th anniversary of the founding of Hezbollah
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Celebrations are planned in Lebanon to mark the 40th anniversary of the…
Iran attends the IFRC General Assembly
TEHRAN – A delegation led by Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) head Pir Hossein Kolivand…
Turkey Mission Expansion | Split
Some nations have histories, cultures, civilizations, and great empires. And it is believed that over…
Lutheran Church calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine – Middle East Monitor
The Lutheran World Federation has issued a statement calling on the international community to find…
Costa Rica chaos a warning that the ransomware threat remains | technology
By ALAN SUDERMAN and BEN FOX – Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Teachers can’t get…
Iraq is reportedly beginning to pay off its gas import debt from Iran
Iraq’s Electricity Ministry has begun paying off its debt on gas imports from Iran, which…
The Turkish leader is changing his mind again on a new name for the airline
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Turkey’s President on Wednesday changed his mind on what Turkish Airlines…
Pakistan rescues 169 Shia pilgrims stranded in Syria – Middle East Monitor
Pakistan has rescued and repatriated 169 of its citizens stranded in Syria after they traveled…
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Lebanon reports a new hepatitis A outbreak in Tripoli
Lebanon’s second largest city Tripoli has reported 174 cases of hepatitis A since an outbreak…
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Iran’s labor minister resigns after weeks of protests
Iran’s labor minister resigned on Tuesday after being heavily criticized for his handling of issues…
Amid dust storms and drought, Turkey and Iran are at odds over transboundary water management
Water is slowly emerging as another possible point of contention between Ankara and Tehran. Recently,…
AmiViz successfully completes its multi-city roadshow in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: AmiViz, the Middle East’s first B2B marketplace for businesses, announced today…
UN mission demands security guarantees from Lebanon after troops were ‘threatened’
BEIRUT, Lebanon – The United Nations Mission in Lebanon on Sunday called on the country’s…
Archaeologists in eastern Iran are digging up relics dating back to the 4th millennium BC
TEHRAN – Archaeologists have recently unearthed a wide range of relics and ruined structures dating…
Luxembourg 0-2 Turkey in UEFA Nations League round-up and highlights | 06/11/2022
4:45 p.m. 2 hours agoThank you all.Thank you for joining us in this intense duel…
Saudi Arabia lifts hair-covering rule on ID photos for some – Middle East Monitor
The Saudi Interior Ministry on Friday evening announced the lifting of the rule to cover…
WATCH NOW: Deckard makes history for Lebanon, battle doubles duo take title | Sports news
BY ALL GREGORY BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BLACKSBURG, Va. – Earlier in the season, tennis player…
Biden’s increasing nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran
While the world’s attention has been focused on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear saber-rattling over…
Turkey’s ICT sector grew by 36 percent last year
ISTANBUL The size of Turkey’s information and communication technologies (ICT) market reached 266 billion Turkish…
Exceptional heat sends temperatures nearing 130 in the Middle East
With stifling temperatures well above 120 degrees Fahrenheit, Middle Eastern countries Kuwait, Iraq and Iran…
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Jordan seeks stronger ties with Lebanon, PM says
Jordan will work to strengthen ties with Lebanon, the kingdom’s prime minister told his Lebanese…
UN watchdog says Iran plans to increase uranium enrichment
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran plans to install two new cascades of advanced…
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Rising risk of further capital controls in Turkey – S&P Global
Woman holds Turkish lira banknotes in this illustration May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationSign up now…
Odoo Middle East supports mandatory e-invoicing in Egypt
Small and medium-sized businesses can now use the feature of Odoo ERP software Egypt Tax…
Lebanon asks Qatar to help bankrupt nation watch World Cup
The Lebanese Prime Minister has asked Qatar to ease entry for Lebanese wishing to watch…
1 Million May Have Died: Why the Iran-Iraq War Was Brutal
Middle East expert and internal defense expert Maya Carlin on why the Iran-Iraq war was…
The lifeline of Turkey’s aid to war-torn Syria is hanging by a thread
Issued on: 06.06.2022 – 07:40 Cilvegözü (Turkey) (AFP) – Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid stand…
Why isn’t the Crypto crash sinking ships in the Middle East?
This file photo shows bitcoin tokensPhoto: APThe global economy is on the brink of a…
Tradition beats rain at 113th Strawberry Festival | Local
ALEX POWERS Kaylin Varner had to travel more than 120 miles over a mountain pass…
Iran joins multilateral talks on Syria – Political News
At the end of the 8th round of talks on the Syrian constitution, the envoys…
Egypt refuses ship carrying Indian wheat originally destined for Turkey
Egypt has banned the entry of a ship carrying 55,000 tons of…
Tel Aviv, the “Gay Capital of the Middle East,” welcomes the Return Of Pride Celebration June 8-12
Long known as one of the Middle East’s most welcoming cities for LGBTQIA+ residents and…
Lebanon-based hackers linked to the Iranian government targeted Israeli groups: Microsoft
Microsoft announced that over the past three months it has detected and disabled cyberattacks by…
Tsar Amir Ebrahimi was banished from Iran. Now she has been awarded Best Actress in Cannes
Written by Mohammed Abdelbary, CNNAbu DhabiA version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Now…
Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria | Syria’s War News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again threatened a military campaign against Kurdish “terrorists”.Russia urged…
Hyatt appoints Europe, Africa and Middle East region leaders
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced a leadership change, positioning Hyatt for continued…
Sheryl Sandberg, Longtime No. 2 Executive at Facebook, Resigns | technology
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MICHAEL LIEDTKE – AP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sheryl…
It’s time American Jews stood with the protesters in Iran
(May 31, 2022 / JNS) Over the past three weeks, thousands of protesters have taken…