Israel-Hamas war saps tourism, travel demand across the region

Israel-Hamas war saps tourism, travel demand across the region

2023-12-02

million set in 2019. Now, the Israel-Hamas war threatens to undo those gains. [Khalil Mazraawi/AFP


Iran exploits Assad's Fourth Division to stoke unrest in Syria

Iran exploits Assad's Fourth Division to stoke unrest in Syria

2026-01-06

By fueling unrest, Tehran diverts international attention from its destabilizing operations in Iraq, Yemen


Houthis launch fresh drone attack from Yemen amid Israel-Hamas war

Houthis launch fresh drone attack from Yemen amid Israel-Hamas war

2023-11-07

deterrence efforts in the region," Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said, without providing further


Hamas admits 5 senior leaders killed as war losses mount

Hamas admits 5 senior leaders killed as war losses mount

2023-11-27

but also the ability to rehabilitate its military power after the war." He did not give


Houthis blamed for drone attack that killed 3 Bahraini soldiers on Saudi soil

Houthis blamed for drone attack that killed 3 Bahraini soldiers on Saudi soil

2023-09-27

" in a Tuesday statement. "Such provocative actions are not consistent with the positive efforts


Lebanon fears Hamas war spillover could trigger wheat crisis

Lebanon fears Hamas war spillover could trigger wheat crisis

2023-11-22

war could lead to a serious shortage of essential food items, particularly wheat, which could trigger


Renewed calls to designate Houthis as terrorists amid Israel-Hamas war

Renewed calls to designate Houthis as terrorists amid Israel-Hamas war

2023-11-22

them would be a slap in the face to force them to acquiesce to the peace efforts," he added


Iran's dangerous weapons trade with Venezuela threatens global security

Iran's dangerous weapons trade with Venezuela threatens global security

2026-01-07

international cooperation among global allies. Through unified efforts, the international community


Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

2025-12-08

, for Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis, deputy head of Iraq’s Hashd


Hizbullah scrambles to name Nasrallah successor as party leadership flounders

Hizbullah scrambles to name Nasrallah successor as party leadership flounders

2024-10-01

shortened: slain in the same strike that killed Nasrallah was Ali Karake, the party's top commander


Wheat crisis sparked by Russia's war on Ukraine still lingers in Egypt

Wheat crisis sparked by Russia's war on Ukraine still lingers in Egypt

2023-11-01

. The Egyptian government has turned to wheat harvesting machines to reduce costs and increase production


Israel-Hamas war already hitting tourism, regional economies: IMF

Israel-Hamas war already hitting tourism, regional economies: IMF

2023-10-26

, but the Hamas-Israel war is now threatening the industry once again. [Khalil Mazraawi/AFP


Informants play crucial role in fight against ISIS

Informants play crucial role in fight against ISIS

2026-01-02

State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) is penetrating the group’s secrecy, exposing its activities


Houthis, Iranian regime exploit Palestinian suffering for their own gain

Houthis, Iranian regime exploit Palestinian suffering for their own gain

2025-03-04

war has nothing to do with the Palestinian issue," Yemeni Deputy Minister of Justice Faisal al-Majeedi


Experts warn Iraq against illicit Iran banking partnerships

Experts warn Iraq against illicit Iran banking partnerships

2025-12-04

of its efforts to combat currency smuggling and money laundering," economist Abdul Rahman al-Mashhadani