Egyptians react to Trump’s remarks on Suez Canal
US President Donald Trump’s controversial call for free passage through the Suez Canal has triggered strong reactions from various public figures, particularly in Egypt, where the canal holds immense national and historical significance. In a recent post on his Truth…
Pilgrims only allowed to perform Hajj if they apply via official channels: Saudi ministry
Those wishing to perform Hajj will only be allowed to do so if they book through the relevant Saudi platforms that grant authorized Hajj visas, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said in a statement. The ministry warned those…
Russia says bombing Iran will not work after Trump threats
Russia said on Wednesday the world was getting tired of endless threats against Iran and that bombing the Islamic Republic would not bring peace, cautioning that Tehran was already taking preventative measures. Iran is approaching weekend talks with the United States over…
I left as a child’: Yusra Mardini returns to Syria after a decade of fleeing war
Olympic swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini has spent the last decade turning trauma into purpose. Now, for the first time since fleeing Syria at 17, she’s returned home to help rebuild her country. Mardini’s return marked a full-circle…
Turkey detains two prominent journalists in Istanbul raids
Turkish police detained two prominent opposition journalists in early morning raids on Thursday in Istanbul as part of an investigation into alleged threats and blackmail, according to a court document seen by Reuters. Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel are both…
Trump says Israel will lead military strike against Iran if nuclear program persists
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel would be the “leader” of a potential military strike against Iran if Tehran doesn’t give up its nuclear weapons program. Trump made the comments ahead of this weekend’s scheduled talks involving US and Iranian officials in the…
Iraq signs deal with US firm to produce 24,000 mw of electricity
Iraq on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with US energy firm GE Vernova to produce 24,000 megawatts of electricity, the government said, during a visit by an American trade delegation. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani oversaw “the signing of…