Thousands of Iranian students returned to the streets this weekend, staging rare coordinated protests at universities nationwide. Demonstrators honoured victims of earlier repression while geopolitical tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington over nuclear negotiations
The United States has increased military presence in the Middle East while negotiations with Iran continue. Trump warned a meaningful agreement must be reached soon, as lawmakers debate the legality and risks of potential military action
President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens U.S. tech hiring, opening the door for Gulf states to attract global AI talent with golden visas, mega-projects, tax incentives, and government-backed strategies driving their ambitions to rival global innovation hubs
Egyptian police, with support from ACE, dismantled Streameast, the world’s largest illicit sports streaming site. The raid seized cash, cryptocurrency, and assets, uncovering a $6 million laundering scheme tied to a UAE-based shell company
Egypt has installed a modern air purification system inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, aimed at protecting delicate chambers while enhancing visitor experience and supporting sustainable tourism
Iraq faced a nationwide blackout on Monday, with record heat and high electricity demand forcing the shutdown of key transmission lines, disrupting life across the country during a week of mass religious gatherings in the holy city of Karbala
The aircraft, a luxury 747 originally commissioned by Qatar, is to be retrofitted with advanced communications, security systems, and defense features required for presidential air travel, a process expected to cost U.S. taxpayers up to $1 billion
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon jets, operating in coordination with the United States military, struck a "cluster of buildings" believed to be used by the Iran-backed Houthi group to produce attack drones
The Istanbul 23rd Heavy Penal Court convicted Ahmet Ersin Tumlucalı, his wife Benan Tumlucalı, and his stepdaughter Dila Sultan Şimşek, alongside Cem Özcan, Özkan Arıcan, and Fuzuli Şimşek, for espionage and sharing sensitive data with a foreign intelligence agency
According to Dr. Mazalian Levi, the situation is particularly dire in several major provinces, including Tehran, Isfahan, Razavi Khorasan, and Yazd. Iran’s Energy Ministry declared last week that these regions are now in a state of severe water emergency
With 34.3 million users in Iraq, according to the Digital Media Center (DMC), TikTok remains the most-used social platform, particularly among the country’s youth and burgeoning community of influencers and content creators
In January, residents of Kobane marked the 10-year anniversary of the historic victory over IS. The city, once under siege, still bears the scars of war, with destroyed buildings and posters of fallen fighters lining the streets
The three countries are expected to reach a formal agreement by the end of this year, allowing Saudi Arabia to join the high-profile project, which is set to deploy advanced fighter jets by 2035
The United States has informed the Iraqi government that its efforts to deter Israel from launching airstrikes against Iraqi territory have been exhausted, as tensions continue to rise between Israeli forces and Iraqi resistance groups
Thousands of Iranian students returned to the streets this weekend, staging rare coordinated protests at universities nationwide. Demonstrators honoured victims of earlier repression while geopolitical tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington over nuclear negotiations
The United States has increased military presence in the Middle East while negotiations with Iran continue. Trump warned a meaningful agreement must be reached soon, as lawmakers debate the legality and risks of potential military action
Rising tensions between Washington and Tehran come as the White House signals both diplomacy and potential military action, with new talks underway and additional US naval forces moving toward the region amid concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions
Recently disclosed DOJ documents show Epstein sought relationships with Middle Eastern leaders and businesses, leading to a DP World leadership shakeup and international investor concerns while highlighting his attempts to influence diplomatic and financial strategies across the region
