In a contentious session on Tuesday, Iraq’s parliament approved three divisive laws, including amendments to the Personal Status Law that critics argue could effectively legalize child marriage. The new legislation grants Islamic courts increased authority...

As the ceasefire in Gaza takes effect tomorrow, there is cautious optimism for a respite in the year-long conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. The agreement includes a significant prisoner exchange and marks the...

Survivors report loud bangs before disaster struck Survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, have shared chilling details of the moments leading up to the tragedy that killed at least 38 people and...

Since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) took power in 2017, executions in Saudi Arabia have surged, with at least 1,115 executions carried out between June 21, 2017, and October 9, 2024. Saudi Arabia carried...

Asma al-Assad, the wife of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is reportedly in critical condition, with doctors placing her survival chances at 50-50. According to a report in The Telegraph, strict medical protocols have been...

Aviva Siegel appeals to negotiators as her husband Keith Siegel remains in Hamas captivity Tel Aviv, Israel- The wife of an American hostage held by Hamas has issued an emotional plea to negotiators, urging them...

The Biden administration announced Friday its decision to withdraw a $10 million reward previously offered for the capture of Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), whose forces recently played...

Ousted Syrian president bypasses western sanctions through covert financial maneuvers In a revelation that underscores the complex geopolitical landscape of Syria’s ongoing crisis, a Financial Times report has uncovered a stunning financial operation by Bashar...

Parastoo Ahmadi faces legal repercussions for performative act of resistance In a bold act of cultural defiance, Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has drawn the attention of Iran’s judiciary after streaming an online concert without a...

A severe cold wave is set to sweep across Saudi Arabia this weekend, with the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) predicting temperatures as low as -3°C in some regions. The cold spell, expected to last...