Hamas and the PA left out of the Middle East
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: The PA is concerned that the Palestinian issue will be sidelined in the wake of a new Middle East security alliance….
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Hamas and PA torture of jailed Palestinians is ‘crime against humanity’ – HRW
Torture and mistreatment of Palestinians by the PA and Hamas may amount to crimes against humanity, HRW and Lawyers for Justice said. The…
Palestinian women break cultural barriers, forging their own futures
“The culture here is that when a girl graduates from university, she becomes a teacher,” Nadine Natsheh, a young Palestinian woman from Hebron,…
Jordan’s Prince Faisal bin al-Hussain sworn in as deputy to the king
Jordan swears in Prince Faisal as deputy king Jordan has today sworn in Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein as deputy to his brother…
US officials led by antisemitism envoy briefed on Saudi efforts to promote tolerance
They were visiting the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, the leader of which stressed the importance of communication and dialogue in building…
Saudi crown prince announces ‘national priorities’ for research, development projects
The twenty-year long aspirations include developments in the fields of health, environmental sustainability, leadership in energy and industry RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
Biden says will see Saudi crown prince, won’t push directly on oil
Biden said he wanted to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah.” However, his struggle to reduce record-high gasoline prices this year has complicated the…
Call to ban LGBTQ+ events in Lebanon sparks anger from rights groups
Despite being one of the most liberal countries in the Middle East, Lebanon’s interior minister has cracked down on LGBTQ+ events during Pride…
Iran executes a gay man under label of sodomy, says expert
According to experts, Iran’s regime frequently uses the charge of sodomy to impose the death penalty on gays and lesbians. Iran executed ten…